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Hasan Piker, who was supposed to debate Charlie Kirk, on the state of free speech
Hasan Piker, the popular leftist streamer on Twitch, worries the U.S. will end up in "an authoritarian nightmare" if the Trump administration succeeds in punishing speech it deems unacceptable.
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What will Congress do after the shutdown? We asked a Republican and a Democrat
Most of the federal government is shut down after Congress failed to reach a funding agreement. We asked two House members — a Democrat and Republican — where they think talks go from here
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Trump admin 'seems to care very little about autistic people,' says advocate
In making unsupported claims about autism, the Trump administration is "pointing the finger" at parents and making them feel guilty, says autism community advocate Colin Killick.
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Texas Rep. Gene Wu calls Gov. Abbott's push to oust him from office 'meaningless'
Texas State Rep. Gene Wu, who fled the state with other Democrats to stop a GOP redistricting plan, is being targeted for removal from office by Gov. Greg Abbott. Wu says Abbott lacks that power.
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Nebraska's Mike Flood got an earful from voters. He's still standing by Trump's agenda
After his town hall this week wrapping with chants of "Vote him out!" Nebraska Rep. Mike Flood told Morning Edition he understands it is "cathartic" for constituents to voice their opinions.
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Does Sydney Sweeney's American Eagle 'great jeans' campaign mark a shift for ads?
American Eagle's ad campaign featuring the 27-year-old star captured the internet's attention. An advertising expert says that means it worked and may signal a shift away from more inclusive ads.
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Trump says cutting interest rates will make homebuying cheaper. It's not that simple
President Trump argues that the Federal Reserve should cut interest rates to make buying a house cheaper. Former Labor Secretary Robert Reich warns that could backfire.
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As Trump targets elite schools, Harvard's president says they should 'stand firm'
Cutting off research funding for Harvard University might hurt the school, its president Alan Garber told NPR, but it also potentially sets back important work that benefits the public.
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Pope Leo XIV may help Vatican explore the 'great uncertainty' that is Trump's America
For close watchers of the Catholic Church, the election of a U.S. pope seemed impossible. The "Trump effect" on the U.S. and global order changed that, papal expert Massimo Faggioli told NPR.
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GOP blocked Hegseth Signal probe because he is 'indefensible,' says Rep. Adam Smith
House Republicans blocked a resolution that could have forced an investigation into Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. Rep. Adam Smith, D-Wash., says it's because the GOP knows it can't defend him.
