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Starting with Rep. Al Green, Democrats protest against Trump's speech to Congress

Tue, 03/04/2025 - 20:58

The Texas Democrat stood, shouting, as the president addressed a joint session of Congress. After refusing to retake his seat, Speaker Mike Johnson ordered Rep. Green removed from the chamber.

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Blizzards, wildfires and thunderstorms are expected across the nation on Wednesday

Tue, 03/04/2025 - 19:52

A major storm sweeps across the U.S., bringing severe weather conditions such as blizzards, wildfires and tornadoes. Blizzard warnings are in effect for Nebraska, Kansas, Missouri, Iowa and Minnesota.

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Listen to NPR live coverage of Trump's address and the Democratic response

Tue, 03/04/2025 - 19:10

President Trump addresses a joint session of Congress tonight. NPR's live special coverage — which includes the Democratic response to Trump's speech — starts at 9 p.m. EST.

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In a sudden reversal, CDC rescinds some staff firings

Tue, 03/04/2025 - 18:02

Some employees who were previously fired received emails saying they're "cleared to return to work."

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OPM alters memo about probationary employees but does not order mass firings reversed

Tue, 03/04/2025 - 17:13

The Office of Personnel Management has revised a Jan. 20 memo asking federal agencies to identify probationary employees ahead of a mass firing. The reissued memo does not order fired workers reinstated.

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Follow NPR's annotated fact check of President Trump's address to Congress

Tue, 03/04/2025 - 17:11

As President Trump addresses a joint session of Congress tonight, reporters from across NPR's newsroom will fact check and offer context as the speech unfolds.

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Trump will address a joint session of Congress tonight. Here's what to expect

Tue, 03/04/2025 - 17:00

The president's address to a joint session of Congress is expected to touch on everything from DOGE and immigration to tariffs and the future of U.S. support for Ukraine.

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Trump administration signals it will let Idaho enforce its restrictive abortion ban

Tue, 03/04/2025 - 16:41

The Justice Department said it would move to dismiss a lawsuit originally filed against Idaho by the Biden administration, according to court papers filed by the state's largest hospital network.

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Mexico and Canada React to U.S. Tariffs; Ukraine Adjusts to Losing U.S. Support

Tue, 03/04/2025 - 16:30

The Trump administration has made good on it's threat to apply 25% tariffs to the two biggest U.S. trading partners, Mexico and Canada. China also had its tariff increased from 10 to 20 percent. Canada and China are hitting back with retaliatory tariffs and Mexico has promised to follow suit. We hear about the reaction and impact.

And the Trump administration has announce it is suspending military aid to Ukraine. Our correspondent in Kyiv says Ukraine is figuring out how it can continue despite losing support from the country's single most important ally.

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At the Supreme Court, justices are skeptical of Mexico's arguments against gunmakers

Tue, 03/04/2025 - 16:10

Mexico is accusing the gunmakers of aiding and abetting the gushing pipeline of military-style weapons from the U.S. to Mexican cartels.

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Trump vowed to end surprise medical bills. The team working on that just got slashed

Tue, 03/04/2025 - 16:06

Trump's first round of staff cuts to federal agencies eliminated dozens of positions at the Center for Consumer Information and Insurance Oversight, in charge of implementing the No Surprises Act.

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A new collection of Harper Lee's writing is coming later this year

Tue, 03/04/2025 - 15:51
To Kill A Mockingbird author Harper Lee smiles before receiving the 2007 Presidential Medal of Freedom at the White House on Nov. 5, 2007.'/>

The beloved author of To Kill a Mockingbird famously only released two novels in her lifetime. Now, the world will get to read more of Lee's work with an upcoming release of short stories and essays.

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South Carolina plans to carry out a firing squad execution. Is it safe for witnesses?

Tue, 03/04/2025 - 15:46

South Carolina plans to execute its first prisoner by firing squad on March 7 inside the same death chamber it's used for dozens of other executions. Firearms experts say that could be risky.

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State Dept. staffers get mixed messages on how to serve international students

Tue, 03/04/2025 - 15:25

A State Department program meant to convince international students to pursue higher education in the United States can't seem to get answers on whether they're allowed to talk about increasing diversity in U.S. classrooms.

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Fired federal workers are among the guests invited to Trump's speech to Congress

Tue, 03/04/2025 - 14:49

The Trumps and lawmakers from across the aisle have invited guests to Tuesday's joint address, representing some of the administration's top priorities. Here's a look at some of the names on the list.

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Trump administration again labels the Houthis a 'foreign terrorist organization'

Tue, 03/04/2025 - 14:34

Trump's first administration similarly designated the Houthis, but the designation was revoked by President Joe Biden's administration over concerns it would affect the delivery of aid to Yemen.

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An Algerian scientist splits his gaze between microbes and Mars

Tue, 03/04/2025 - 14:28

Searching for small fossils in big rocks requires specialized tools --tools that scientists could also use to look for evidence of life on Mars in rocks that may be similar on both planets.

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The CFPB drops its case against payment app Zelle, in another sign of a Trump pivot

Tue, 03/04/2025 - 13:36

It's the latest lawsuit abandoned by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau since Trump appointees have taken over at the bureau.

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American businesses reel as Trump tariffs start to bite

Tue, 03/04/2025 - 13:10

Business owners across the country worry they will also suffer the impact from President Trump's tariffs on imports from Mexico, Canada and China.

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Vance's comments about European peacekeeping plan for Ukraine draw ire abroad

Tue, 03/04/2025 - 10:23

Vice President Vance said the best security guarantee for Ukraine is to sign a mineral deal with the United States.

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