Michel Martin
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What have U.S. sanctions on Russia achieved since the war in Ukraine began?
Three years after Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine began, what have U.S. sanctions achieved? NPR talks to Edward Fishman, author of "Chokepoints: American Power in the Age of Economic Warfare."
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What is happening to the availability of mortgage insurance in disaster areas?
NPR's Michel Martin asks Ben Keys of the University of Pennsylvania about the availability of mortgage insurance in regions where disasters like fires and floods make insurance costly or scarce.
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The War and Treaty kicks off the party with 'Plus One'
Part of a growing number of Black artists being embraced by the Nashville country-music machine, The War and Treaty is the husband-and-wife duo of Michael & Tanya Trotter. Their new album, Plus One, infuses country with gospel, bluegrass, rock and whatever else inspires them.
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European leaders unhappy U.S. and Russia excluding them from conversation on Ukraine
European leaders are meeting in Munich to discuss threats to global security. And they are not happy about the U.S. and Russia excluding them from the conversation about Ukraine.
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Morning news brief
Resignations shake up the DOJ, the ACLU and other advocates sue for access to migrants moved to Guantánamo Bay, immigration poll shows growing support for restrictions but deep divisions remain
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DOJ official targeting Jan. 6 investigators worked on those cases himself
The No. 2 acting official at the DOJ, Emil Bove, has been shaking up the agency and its past work on the 2021 Capitol riot. But he also has his own history with Jan. 6 cases.
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Mass layoffs at federal agencies prompt questions about Elon Musk's influence
President Trump has given Elon Musk's DOGE group virtually unfettered access to federal agencies. Meanwhile, mass layoffs at federal agencies this week are prompting questions about Musk's influence.
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Morning news brief
President Trump and Indian Prime Minister Modi to meet, Trump make separate calls to Putin and Zelenskyy to start peace talks, Linda McMahon faces confirmation hearing to lead Education Department.
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Linda McMahon, Trump's pick to lead Education Department, faces confirmation hearings
Linda McMahon is set to face Senate confirmation hearings to lead the Department of Education If confirmed, she would lead a department that the Trump administration says it has plans to eliminate.
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Morning news brief
Trump attends Super Bowl and gives pregame interview, employees at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau have been told to cease almost all work, Jordan delivers medical aid to Gaza by helicopter.
