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Trump pulls Stefanik nomination for U.N. ambassador
Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., is no longer President Trump's nominee for ambassador to the U.N. Stefanik's nomination had been expected to easily clear the Senate — but Republicans are concerned about holding on to their thin majority in the House of Representatives.
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The Trump administration restructures federal health agencies, cuts 25% of staff
The Trump administration Thursday announced a major restructuring of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services that will cut 20,000 full-time jobs — or 25% of its staff.
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Rubio says 300 visas have been revoked, as Trump cracks down on student activism
The State Department says it has revoked more than 300 visas, as the Trump administration continues to detain and deport pro-Palestinian student activists at universities across the country.
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Meghan Markle's Netflix show angered critics. This columnist says she knows why
The former Meghan Markle's Netflix show has caused a stir among critics and social media users. A columnist tells NPR she knows why seeing the Duchess of Sussex flex her lifestyle bothers people.
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Why Lucy Dacus had to destroy her old life to create the album 'Forever Is a Feeling'
Singer/songwriter Lucy Dacus's new album Forever Is a Feeling features music written about "falling in love, falling out of love." She adds, "You have to destroy things in order to create things. And I did destroy a really beautiful life."
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Senator Mark Kelly on the use of Signal to discuss military plans
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Senator Mark Kelly about the revelation that top intelligence officials discussed military plans on the publicly available messaging app Signal.
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Russia and Ukraine agree to stop fighting in the Black Sea
The White House says it has secured an agreement with Russia and Ukraine on the Black Sea, to ensure safe navigation, eliminate the use of force, and prevent the military use of commercial vessels.
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Morning news brief
National Security officials are grilled over their use of Signal, Federal workers ordered back to office find shortages of supplies, Russia and Ukraine agree to stop fighting in the Black Sea.
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Ashley Jackson brings spirituals to the harp
The rising harpist explores spirituals, musical ancestors and the influence of church on her new album, Take Me to the Water.
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The legal battle over Trump's use of the Alien Enemies Act
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Elliot Williams, a former assistant director for legislative affairs at U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, about the Trump administration's use on the Alien Enemies Act, and the legal challenges it faces.
