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June 8, 2026 • 6 mins
With his claims about California voter fraud, President Trump is returning to a familiar playbook. Is this a preview of what the midterms could look like?
We are still waiting for some results from last Tuesday's primary in California.
That election will determine who is on the ballot this fall in the races for governor, Los Angeles mayor, and key congressional districts.
But the state is one of the slowe...
We are still waiting for some results from last Tuesday's primary in California.
That election will determine who is on the ballot this fall in the races for governor, Los Angeles mayor, and key congressional districts.
But the state is one of the slowe...
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June 7, 2026 • 11 mins
The Trump administration is supercharging its aggression toward Latin America. What does the 'Donroe Doctrine' mean for the Western Hemisphere, and could it backfire for the U.S.?
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June 5, 2026 • 7 mins
This week, the Trump administration did a seemingly uncommon thing – it reversed course under pressure.
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche told a House subcommittee this week that the Justice Department would not go forward with its plans to implement a $1.776 billion “anti-weaponization” fund.
Fellow Republicans in Congress who saw it as funneling federal money to the president’s supporters – possibly inclu...
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche told a House subcommittee this week that the Justice Department would not go forward with its plans to implement a $1.776 billion “anti-weaponization” fund.
Fellow Republicans in Congress who saw it as funneling federal money to the president’s supporters – possibly inclu...
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June 4, 2026 • 13 mins
This month will mark two years since the beginning of the end for Joe Biden’s presidency – when the calls for him to end his campaign for a second term reached a fever pitch following a disastrous debate performance in 2024.
And this month, for the first time, we’re hearing about that period of time from the person closest to the former president: his wife, Jill Biden.
In this episode, the former first lady d...
And this month, for the first time, we’re hearing about that period of time from the person closest to the former president: his wife, Jill Biden.
In this episode, the former first lady d...
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June 3, 2026 • 8 mins
For six decades 60 Minutes has been one of the most trusted news programs in America… is CBS leadership making changes that could destroy the program’s future?
Over the last week, some of the biggest names at 60 Minutes have been fired from CBS News.
Executive Producer Tanya Simon, correspondents: Sharon Alfonsi, Cecilia Vega and last night Scott Pelley.
Pelley was fired after he confronted CBS leader...
Over the last week, some of the biggest names at 60 Minutes have been fired from CBS News.
Executive Producer Tanya Simon, correspondents: Sharon Alfonsi, Cecilia Vega and last night Scott Pelley.
Pelley was fired after he confronted CBS leader...
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June 2, 2026 • 8 mins
DOGE cuts, global confusion and the devastating effect on an HIV/AIDS organization in Mozambique.
Mozambique has the second-largest AIDS epidemic in the world. And Gaza province is the hardest hit spot in the country. NPR's Juana Summers recently traveled there to see how the Trump administration’s cuts left aid organizations scrambling.
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Mozambique has the second-largest AIDS epidemic in the world. And Gaza province is the hardest hit spot in the country. NPR's Juana Summers recently traveled there to see how the Trump administration’s cuts left aid organizations scrambling.
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June 1, 2026 • 8 mins
A New Jersey immigration facility is the latest hot spot for protests against Trump's immigration policy. What's happening inside, and could the situation outside worsen?
The Delaney Hall Detention Facility has been the site of intense protests since last month, and they’ve become increasingly violent in recent days.
Family members of detainees say a hunger and labor strike has begun inside the prison, over poor l...
The Delaney Hall Detention Facility has been the site of intense protests since last month, and they’ve become increasingly violent in recent days.
Family members of detainees say a hunger and labor strike has begun inside the prison, over poor l...
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May 31, 2026 • 9 mins
As aid groups warn that the Ebola outbreak in Central Africa is worsening, Nicholas Enrich, the former acting assistant administrator for global health at US AID, worries the U.S. capacity to stop this crisis - or future ones - is less robust than it was.
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May 30, 2026 • 9 mins
For his series What's Eating America, NPR reporter Joe Hernandez has been examining how people across the country are adapting to high food prices. In this week's Reporter's Notebook, Hernandez discusses how he got Americans to share their very personal stories connected to the food and affordability.
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May 29, 2026 • 8 mins
Louisiana leads the country in crawfish production, bringing more than $300 million to the state each year. What happens when there aren't enough employees to get them to buyers?
Farmers, landscapers and the hospitality industry have long argued that the U.S. government doesn’t issue enough temporary visas to meet seasonal labor needs.
Current limits under Trump’s second term have worsened that problem.
Farmers, landscapers and the hospitality industry have long argued that the U.S. government doesn’t issue enough temporary visas to meet seasonal labor needs.
Current limits under Trump’s second term have worsened that problem.
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May 28, 2026 • 8 mins
American presidents have long used scripture as a rhetorical
resource to frame important moments in the nation’s history. But the Trump administration has used the
Bible in different ways to publicly frame policies such as immigration crackdowns
and military actions abroad.
NPR religion correspondent Jason DeRose explores specific instances when Trump administration officials have invoked the Bible to back the presiden...
NPR religion correspondent Jason DeRose explores specific instances when Trump administration officials have invoked the Bible to back the presiden...
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May 27, 2026 • 8 mins
Community health programs in South Africa have been heavily impacted by U.S. cuts to global aid. Which means there are fewer community and health workers to support low-income people with HIV and AIDS.
We recently visited one of those programs, called We Care, to learn more about the experiences of the few employees who still remain.
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We recently visited one of those programs, called We Care, to learn more about the experiences of the few employees who still remain.
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May 26, 2026 • 8 mins
U.S. forces struck Iranian boats and missile launch sites in southern
Iran on Monday, in what U.S. Central Command spokesperson Capt. Tim Hawkins has called "self-defense strikes ... to protect our troops from threats posed by Iranian forces."
Iran says it shot down three U.S. drones.
Despite the violence, neither Iran nor the United States appear to be pulling back on diplomatic efforts to reach an interim deal...
Iran says it shot down three U.S. drones.
Despite the violence, neither Iran nor the United States appear to be pulling back on diplomatic efforts to reach an interim deal...
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May 25, 2026 • 14 mins
In recent days, the news has been filled with some eyebrow-raising choices by the Trump administration.
Like the disclosure of thousands of stock trades, being granted immunity from IRS audits, and the DOJ's nearly $1.8 billion anti-weaponization fund.
These actions have raised questions from both Democratic and Republican lawmakers.
Michael Waldman, president and CEO of the Brennan Center for Justic...
Like the disclosure of thousands of stock trades, being granted immunity from IRS audits, and the DOJ's nearly $1.8 billion anti-weaponization fund.
These actions have raised questions from both Democratic and Republican lawmakers.
Michael Waldman, president and CEO of the Brennan Center for Justic...
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May 24, 2026 • 9 mins
Throughout the war, the U.S.’ main objectives have fluctuated from regime change, to stopping Iran from getting a nuclear weapon, to reopening the strategic straight of Hormuz. Robert Kagan, a senior fellow with the Brookings Institution, explains why the U.S. will likely come out of the war weaker than before.
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May 22, 2026 • 9 mins
Media mogul Byron Allen owns the Weather Channel, a bunch of local TV and cable channels and also recently acquired a majority stake in Buzzfeed.
And on Friday, he’s bringing his show Comics Unleashed with Byron Allen to the CBS time slot long held by The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.
Host Ailsa Chang spoke with Byron Allen about his plans for Comics Unleashed and why he thinks there’s still more than enough...
And on Friday, he’s bringing his show Comics Unleashed with Byron Allen to the CBS time slot long held by The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.
Host Ailsa Chang spoke with Byron Allen about his plans for Comics Unleashed and why he thinks there’s still more than enough...
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May 21, 2026 • 5 mins
With Trump's DOJ anti-weaponization fund, Jan. 6 defendants may go from prison to payday. Can the police officers who defended the Capitol stop them?
The new “Anti-Weaponization Fund” from the Trump Department of Justice is a pot of money worth almost $1.8 billion from a settlement between President Trump, and the government he leads.
Trump officials say anyone who believes they were victims of “weaponized” law e...
The new “Anti-Weaponization Fund” from the Trump Department of Justice is a pot of money worth almost $1.8 billion from a settlement between President Trump, and the government he leads.
Trump officials say anyone who believes they were victims of “weaponized” law e...
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May 20, 2026 • 8 mins
Special education teachers are using artificial intelligence to manage crushing paperwork. Could it help instructors spend more time with their students?
Millions of students qualify for special education and they need qualified teachers to help them.
But burnout for these teachers has caused many to leave the profession – one reason – the paperwork
Now, a growing number of special educators are us...
Millions of students qualify for special education and they need qualified teachers to help them.
But burnout for these teachers has caused many to leave the profession – one reason – the paperwork
Now, a growing number of special educators are us...
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May 19, 2026 • 8 mins
More than a decade ago, Ron Klain helped orchestrate the U.S. response to the Ebola epidemic in West Africa, as the White House Ebola response coordinator under President Obama.
Now, with a fast-growing outbreak of a different strain of Ebola, in a different part of Africa, the public health infrastructure to address an outbreak has vastly changed, following the Trump administration’s dismantling of USAID.
I...
Now, with a fast-growing outbreak of a different strain of Ebola, in a different part of Africa, the public health infrastructure to address an outbreak has vastly changed, following the Trump administration’s dismantling of USAID.
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May 18, 2026 • 11 mins
Is Kennedy heir Jack Schlossberg ready to lead? We ask him.
Schlossberg seems to be trying to follow the path his grandfather John F. Kennedy took when he was elected to Congress almost eight decades ago.
And his campaign has momentum. Lots of attention, favorable press and the endorsement of Speaker of the House emeritus Nancy Pelosi.
But now after the New York Times article – he’s speaking out – a l...
Schlossberg seems to be trying to follow the path his grandfather John F. Kennedy took when he was elected to Congress almost eight decades ago.
And his campaign has momentum. Lots of attention, favorable press and the endorsement of Speaker of the House emeritus Nancy Pelosi.
But now after the New York Times article – he’s speaking out – a l...
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