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Politics Sen. Warren says banking panel should focus on Trump's attacks on Fed independence NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Sen. Elizabeth Warren, the top Democrat on the Senate Banking Committee, about Stephen Miran's nomination to the Fed and the central bank's independence. Steve Inskeep
Politics How the Education Department is using civil rights laws to bring schools to heel The Trump administration is using decades-old laws, meant to prevent discrimination, to threaten school districts and states with cuts to vital federal funding. Cory Turner
Politics Fox bosses privately called U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro 'reckless maniac' and more Her colleagues made those remarks after the 2020 presidential election, when Pirro used her platform to amplify baseless claims of election fraud. She is now the U.S. attorney for Washington, D.C. David Folkenflik
National A literary center named for author Larry McMurtry breathes life into his Texas hometown A literary center in Archer City, a tiny ranching town in Texas, keeps alive the legacy of famed Western author Larry McMurtry. John Burnett
Sports NFL season kicks off Thursday night NPR's A Martínez talks with Washington Post sports columnist Neil Greenberg about what to watch for as the NFL season kicks off. A Martínez
National What legal paths Trump has left in push to deploy more National Guard troops NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Stephen Vladeck, professor of law at Georgetown University, about the Trump administration's remaining legal pathways for the deployment of National Guard troops. Michel Martin
National Judge rules Trump administration illegally froze billions in Harvard funds A federal judge found the Trump administration acted illegally when it froze more than $2.2 billion in research funding for Harvard University. The White House says it will appeal the decision. Michel Martin
Television 'Xena: Warrior Princess' turns 30 On Sept. 4, 1995, "Xena: Warrior Princess" premiered on syndicated TV. Lucy Lawless, the show's star, and Rob Tapert, her husband and "Xena" co-creator, talk about its popularity and legacy. A Martínez
Politics Secretary of State Marco Rubio says there could be more strikes on drug traffickers U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio warns of more military strikes on drug traffickers, calling a U.S. strike on a Venezuelan boat a clear message to cartels. Michele Kelemen
Politics Senate committee will hold confirmation hearing for Trump's latest Fed pick Thursday A Senate committee will hold a confirmation hearing for President Trump's latest pick to serve on the Federal Reserve board. It comes as Trump tries to put his own stamp on the central bank. Scott Horsley