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Environment Trump says cost was behind his water pipeline veto, but some say it's retribution The president says his veto of a Colorado infrastructure project is about "fiscal sanity." Some say the president is retaliating against the state for political reasons.
Navigating uncertainty In unpredictable times, how can we stay calm, grounded, and on course? This hour, TED speakers lead us through uncertainty.
Hurricane Helene survivors in North Carolina are still waiting on FEMA relief Some people in North Carolina say the agency is stalling applications for relief.
Politics George Clooney gets French citizenship — and another dust-up with Trump The French government says it granted George and Amal Clooney citizenship because of their contributions to its international influence. Their family has primarily lived in France since 2021. Rachel Treisman
World Trump vows to 'rescue' Iran's protesters. Iran warns the U.S. to stay out of it President Trump warned Iran not to kill protesters. Iranian officials alleged the U.S. and Israel were stoking the sweeping protests, and said U.S. military bases in the region are legitimate targets. The Associated Press
Casual Friday with Geraldine DeRuiter and Joe Veyera This week… Gen Z is trying hard to step into the home ownership game. Amazon users got outraged over an abridged version of "It's a Wonderful Life." And it's the first Casual Friday of 2026, so it's time to set some goals. Author and blogger Geraldine DeRuiter and Factal Editor Joe Veyera are here to break down the week. Vaughan Jones
Politics Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif., talks about the DOJ's release of the Epstein files Reports say the Justice Department is reviewing more than 5 million Epstein-related files. NPR's Michel Martin talks to Democratic Rep. Ro Khanna, who co-sponsored the law that mandates their release. Michel Martin
Politics In transcript of closed-door testimony, Jack Smith defends his prosecutions of Trump The House Oversight Committee has released the transcript and video of a private deposition by former special counsel Jack Smith in December. Luke Garrett
Science Brain organoids are helping researchers, but their use also creates unease Pea-size clusters of human cells called brain organoids inspire both hope and fear. Experts are debating how scientists can responsibly use these bits of gray matter. Jon Hamilton
Politics With few Epstein files released, conspiracy theories flourish and questions remain President Trump's changing messaging, Congress' unprecedented demands and the Justice Department's piecemeal release of information haven't quieted the questions. Here's what we know — and don't. Stephen Fowler
