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Every weekday for over three decades, Morning Edition has taken listeners around the country and the world with two hours of multi-faceted stories and commentaries that inform, challenge and occasionally amuse.

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May 5, 2025 7 mins
Marco Rubio is now secretary of state and acting national security advisor. NPR speaks with former national security adviser John Bolton about whether it's really possible to juggle both roles.
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President Trump appeared on "Meet the Press with Kristen Welker" and was asked about the due process rights of immigrants. When asked if a he needs to uphold the Constitution, he said, "I don't know."
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For three decades the NIH has led 'Safe to Sleep,' helping parents reduce the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) and other sleep-related injuries. The NIH cuts come as cases have been rising.
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May 5, 2025 11 mins
Trump says "I don't know" when asked whether a president should uphold Constitution, Israel plans to limit way food aid distributed in Gaza, Sean 'Diddy' Combs' sex trafficking trial begins.
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NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Ruth E. Carter, an Oscar-winning costume designer, about the 2025 Met Gala theme "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style."
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NPR speaks with Ilya Somin, a lawyer who has teamed up with the Liberty Justice Center, to challenge Trump's tariffs in court. He claims Trump's trade decisions overstep his constitutional authority.
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Police in Brazil say they foiled a bomb plot targeting Lady Gaga's free weekend concert in Rio de Janeiro that was attended by more than 2 million people, according to organizers.
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Starting Wednesday, the rules for flying within the U.S. will change as REAL ID rolls out. NPR's A Martinez speaks with travel editor Clint Henderson of The Points Guy to bring us up to speed on it.
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Mother's Day is coming next weekend. "Morning Edition" hears from listeners about their most memorable Mother's Day gifts.
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The cult classic comedy "Monty Python and the Holy Grail" has turned 50 years old. NPR looks at the film's enduring legacy and cultural influence.
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Israel is planning to limit the way food aid and supplies are distributed in Gaza. The main aid groups in Gaza, including the United Nations, are refusing to take part.
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Australia heads to the polls on Saturday in an election overshadowed by President Trump. Will concerns over Trump's policies drive an outcome similar to what happened in Canada's elections?
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NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Rep. Jeff Hurd, R-Colo., about a movement by some Republican lawmakers to reject deep cuts to Medicaid, the low-income federal health insurance program.
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Mike Waltz is out as national security adviser in the first big shakeup in White House staff since Trump started his second term. Trump will nominate Waltz to serve as ambassador to the UN.
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Shein and Temu goods might not be so cheap anymore. Starting today, the U.S. will start collecting import fees on small packages from China, much of which comes from Chinese e-commerce sites.
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May 2, 2025 11 mins
Trump orders end to federal funding for NPR and PBS, Mike Waltz out as national security adviser, federal judge blocks use of Alien Enemies Act to deport Venezuelans in South Texas.
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NPR's Michel Martin speaks with singer Ledisi about her new album "The Crown."
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President Trump's new tariffs could help the American wine industry by making wines from abroad more expensive. But some smaller American winemakers aren't feeling as positive about them.
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Planned Parenthood is closing some clinics that offer abortions, even in states where abortion has broad protections, due to new financial pressures.
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A group of women harmonica players from the Koreatown Senior and Community Center have been performing the national anthem before Los Angeles Kings playoff games and winning over hockey fans.
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