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Trump administration expands political pressure campaign to SNAP benefits
As the government shutdown drags on, the Trump administration says Democrats will be to blame when millions of Americans will lose their SNAP benefits Nov. 1.
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NEWSBRIEF: SNAP BENEFITS AND SHUTDOWN, TRUMP IN JAPAN, HURRICANE MELISSA
President Trump addresses troops in Japan, SNAP benefits will run out for millions of Americans Nov 1., Hurricane Melissa barrels toward Jamaica as Category 5 storm.
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The racial history of the 'overpopulation time bomb' and 'pronatalism' movements
Code Switch explores the racial history of two seemingly opposing movements that inform today's declining birthrates.
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Trump meets new prime minister and addresses U.S. troops in Japan
President Trump addressed U.S. troops in Japan Tuesday and met the country's new prime minister, emphasizing his "peace through strength" message.
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Former deputy secretary of state talks about Trump's visit to Asia
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with former Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell about President Trump's visit to Asia, where he's looking to make deals and contain the rising influence of China.
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Morning news brief
President Trump will meet with China's president Monday, Venezuela prepares for potential land strikes as U.S. builds up military off its coast, the government shutdown enters its fourth week.
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Rep. Kevin Kiley, R-Calif., is at work every day. He wants his colleagues there too
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Rep. Kevin Kiley, R-Calif., who has been working from his Capitol Hill office throughout the shutdown. He's trying to persuade his colleagues to do the same.
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Republican Rep. Jeff Hurd of Colorado talks about the ongoing shutdown
Congressman Jeff Hurd, R-Colo., talks about the ongoing government shutdown and how it's affecting federal workers in his state.
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Morning news brief
Trump threatens "Democrat priorities" to force end to shutdown, Vance says the Gaza ceasefire is making progress, parts of the White House's East Wing have been demolished for Trump's ballroom.
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Preservation groups raise concerns about the White House renovations
Preservation groups are concerned about the renovations happening at the White House. NPR speaks with architecture professor Priya Jain about the history of construction at The People's House.