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The Trump administration has secretly rewritten nuclear safety rules
The rewrite was done to speed up the construction of a new generation of nuclear reactors. Critics warn it could compromise safety and public trust.
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Morning news brief
Trump says the economy is "booming" in Iowa message, the NTSB releases finding in DCA midair crash, Trump administration quietly rewrites nuclear safety directives.
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Author Kurt Vonnegut's estate files lawsuit to challenge Utah book ban law
The author Kurt Vonnegut's estate has sued to challenge a Utah law that allows school districts to ban books from their libraries. Supporters of the law say it keeps pornography out of schools.
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Marco Rubio to be questioned about America's future in Venezuela at hearing
The capture of Nicolás Maduro has fueled questions about the future of U.S. policy in Venezuela. For Secretary of State Marco Rubio, it was part of a years-long push for change in South America.
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After violence in Minneapolis, some influencers break from typical content
Lifestyle influencers or those cute animal accounts on social media rarely feature commentary about news and politics. The violence in Minneapolis has been an exception.
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Virginia's new governor lays out plan to bring down the cost of living
Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger ran her campaign on affordability. Now that she's in office, she'll be under a political microscope to see if she can bring down the cost of living.
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Trump says the U.S. economy is 'booming,' but data contradicts his message
President Trump went to Iowa Tuesday, looking to change the subject to his economic agenda as his administration faces growing backlash over his immigration crackdown in Minnesota.
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Minnesota Gov. Walz says Trump agreed to 'consider' reducing number of ICE agents
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz says President Trump has agreed to "consider" reducing the number of federal agents in the state, following the killing of Alex Pretti.
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Republican state representative on why he called for ICE surge in Minnesota to end
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Republican Minnesota State Rep. Nolan West, who represents part of Minneapolis, about the reservations he's expressed on the federal show of force in the state.
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Trump heads to Iowa hoping to refocus attention from shootings to the economy
More Republicans are calling for an investigation after a second U.S. citizen was shot by a federal agent in Minneapolis.
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Meta, TikTok and YouTube are on trial over whether their apps hurt children
A trial kicking off in a Los Angeles courtroom marks the first time a jury will hear claims that social media companies knowingly hook young users and cause harm.
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Morning news brief
Trump will "consider" reducing number of ICE agents in Minnesota, governor says, Trump hopes to turn attention back to the economy in Iowa Tuesday, social media apps on trial over effects on children.
