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Week in Politics: CDC faces turmoil; future of the Fed; Trump's recent executive orders
We discuss turmoil at the Centers for Disease Control, Fed independence, and President Trump's latest executive orders.
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A former service member's journey to finding his footing as a civilian
As part of our StoryCorps' Military Voices Initiative, we hear from
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His D.C. church was robbed, but this pastor says the National Guard isn't needed
NPR's Scott Simon talks to a pastor and parishioners at East Washington Heights Baptist Church about crime in Washington, D.C., and whether the National Guard deployment helps or hurts the city.
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Opinion: Wardrobe diplomacy
Months after his explosive meeting at the White House, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy returned this week wearing a black blazer. His dress last time invited criticism from Trump supporters.
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It's been a busy week at the Justice Department. Here's a recap
The Department of Justice has been in the news all week, both over its handling of the Epstein investigation and its search of a home of Trump's former national security adviser.
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What are the risks to the labor market after Powell's speech amid inflation concerns?
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell received a standing ovation in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, on Friday. Powell said the central bank could soon resume cutting interest rates.
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A former federal prosecutor reviews legal options against assertive presidential power
NPR's Scott Simon talks with Politico's Ankush Khardori about what legal checks remain as the Trump administration flexes presidential power.
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As the IDF intensifies its operations, healthcare in Gaza is under threat
Israeli forces are telling Gaza City doctors to move their clinics south ahead of a massive attack.
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How international students feel arriving on campus after the revamped visa process
International students from around the world are arriving on American college campuses after a very rocky summer.
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Week in Politics: Trump and Putin; possible rate cuts; lawmakers and redistricting
We discuss the latest political developments, including President Trump's crackdown in Wahington, D.C., and redistricting efforts in Texas and California.
