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GOP strategist on what he thinks Trump should focus on in State of the Union address
NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with GOP analyst and speechwriter Mike Ricci about Tuesday night's State of the Union address, and how the norms surrounding the speech have changed.
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Morning news brief
Trump to deliver first State of the Union address of his second term, what's next for Mexico after killing of cartel leader, NPR investigation finds DOJ withheld some Epstein files related to Trump.
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Ukrainian-born composer says music was his way to process Russia's invasion
NPR's Leila Fadel talks to Ukrainian-born, Brooklyn-based pianist and composer Vadim Neselovskyi about his new album inspired by Ukraine's struggles since Russia's invasion.
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Businesses face uncertainty as Trump races to replace tariffs struck down by SCOTUS
The Trump administration is working quickly to impose new tariffs to replace the import taxes struck down by the Supreme Court. That's creating new uncertainty for businesses and trading partners.
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BAFTAs come under fire after guest with Tourette syndrome uses slur during ceremony
The BAFTAs were disrupted by an audience member with Tourette syndrome who shouted slurs at Black presenters. TV critic Eric Deggans examines the criticisms of the show's organizer and broadcaster.
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Former DEA official on Mexico's drug-fighting future after cartel leader's death
NPR's Leila Fadel asks former Drug Enforcement Administration official Mike Vigil what the killing of one of the world's most powerful drug lords signals about Mexico's drug-fighting future.
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The political implications of the Supreme Court's ruling on Trump's tariffs
The Supreme Court has found some of President Trump's tariffs to be illegal. What are the political implications?
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Death of Mexican cartel leader sparks widespread violence across Mexico
One of the world's most wanted drug traffickers -- a Mexican cartel boss known as "El Mencho" -- was killed by Mexican security forces. After his death, widespread violence erupted across Mexico.
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China urges White House to lift tariffs after Supreme Court ruling
China says it is making a "full assessment" of the U.S. Supreme Court's tariff ruling and urged Washington to lift "relevant unilateral tariff measures" on its trading partners.
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Second U.S. carrier nears Middle East, as Trump pressures Iran to make a deal
A second American aircraft carrier moved closer to the Middle East Thursday, as President Trump remains noncommittal about whether he'll use force against Iran.