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N.D. Gov. Burgum has surfaced as a top contender to be Trump’s running mate
NPR's Michel Martin talks to Mark Jendrysik, a professor at the University of North Dakota, about why Donald Trump may be leaning toward Gov. Doug Burgum as a potential vice presidential pick.
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National
U.S. Supreme Court overturns federal ban on gun bump stocks
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Georgetown Law professor and legal director of the American Civil Liberties Union David Cole about the Supreme Court's decision to overturn a ban on gun bump stocks.
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The Highest density of Michelin-starred restaurants in the U.S. is in Washington, D.C.
NPR's Michel Martin talks to Washington Post food critic Tom Sietsema about Washington, D.C., being a world-class city for foodies.
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World
Morning news brief
Tensions rise between Israel and Iranian-backed Hezbollah. World leaders meet to discuss a peace roadmap for Ukraine. NPR probe finds 50% of U.S. military bases are in a health care desert.
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Democratic members of Congress say Supreme Court is embroiled in an 'ethics crisis'
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) about alleged ethics violations at the Supreme Court.
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World
Morning news brief
The low-level war between Israel and Lebanon is ramping up. Southern Baptists are meeting in Indianapolis this week. Apple announces a partnership with OpenAI.
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Access to reproductive care inspires many doctors to run for office
Doctors are running for office in an effort to bring their medical expertise to the debate over reproductive rights. With Trump and Biden nearly even in national polls, will it be enough?
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World
Israel-Hamas war: Hostages are rescued in Gaza, Israeli war cabinet shakeup
A weekend operation by Israel in Gaza freed four hostages held by Hamas. Gaza health authorities say the raid also took the lives of more than 270 Palestinians.
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World
Morning news brief
The latest in the Israel-Hamas war. Far-right parties rattled traditional powers in the EU and made major gains in parliamentary elections. The defense begins its case in the Hunter Biden gun trial.
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Congress is campaigning —- even when it’s in session on Capitol Hill
Lawmakers are shifting their sights from legislating to putting forward bills that don’t have a political path forward but DO make a political point.