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Freedom of speech is shifting under the Trump administration. We're exploring how
Many Americans worry freedom of speech is fading, while others feel empowered to say what they want. NPR's Morning Edition explores this dynamic in a new series, "The State of the First Amendment."
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Morning news brief
Markets continue to tumble following Trump's tariffs announcement last week, Trump administration faces midnight deadline to return wrongfully deported man, second child dies from measles in Texas.
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Markets continue to tumble following Trump's new tariffs announcement
Stocks just had their worst week since the start of the pandemic in March 2020 after President Trump unveiled new tariffs. And the pain will likely get worse this week.
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A look at the ICE campaign against the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua
NPR examines the ICE campaign against the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua. How real and how extensive is the gang's presence in the U.S.? Are the Trump administration's claims even verifiable?
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Trump vows to stay the course as demonstrators hold weekend protests across the U.S.
Protests took place across the U.S. on Saturday against the President Trump and his administration's policies. But Trump has indicated he is staying the course with his agenda.
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to visit Washington on Monday
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is visiting Washington on Monday with a packed agenda, including discussing President Trump's tariffs, the war in Gaza, Iran and other issues.
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DOGE makes cuts to mine safety agency as administration seeks mining expansion
As the Trump administration seeks to increase mining in the U.S., the agency charged with mine safety is seeing staffing cuts from the Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE.
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Russia making fewer territorial gains in Ukraine in 2025
Russia has made fewer territorial gains in Ukraine in 2025. George Barros, an analyst at the Institute for the Study of War, speaks with NPR about how Ukraine may seek to gain advantage.
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Major deal wipes out $30 billion in medical debt. Even backers say it's not enough
Undue Medical Debt is retiring unpaid medical bills for 20 million people. The debt trading company that owned them is leaving the market.
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NCAA president on why he supports NIL settlement for college players
NCAA president Charlie Baker discusses a proposed settlement between college athletes and the NCAA for making direct payments to players for their name, image and likeness.
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Elton John and Brandi Carlile almost abandoned their new album
Elton John partnered with Brandi Carlile for a new album of duets, Who Believes in Angels? But the project almost fell apart during its first recording sessions.
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Former Costa Rican president says visa may have been revoked over criticism of Trump
Former Costa Rican President Óscar Arias Sánchez, who likened President Trump to "Roman emperor" earlier this year, says he fears the U.S. revoked his visa over criticisms of Trump.
