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Federal Reserve votes to cut interest rates for a 3rd time
The Federal Reserve voted to cut interest rates Wednesday by another quarter percent, in an effort to prop up a sagging job market. Fed officials warned they'll be cautious about more cuts in 2026.
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Brett Cooper says she makes up her own mind — about Trump and everything else
NPR's Steve Inskeep asks conservative commentator Brett Cooper about her YouTube following, her recent criticisms of President Trump and her opinion of Nick Fuentes.
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Former White House chief usher reflects on his career in new book
For decades, Gary J. Walters worked in the White House, including 20 years as chief usher. NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with him about his new memoir, "White House Memories."
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Defense secretary under fire as lawmakers question admiral about deadly boat strikes
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is under pressure this week as a Navy admiral faces tough questions from lawmakers about the legality of striking boats allegedly carrying drugs in the Caribbean.
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Morning news brief
Hegseth under fire amid new Signalgate report and boat strike briefing, the FBI arrests man they say planted pipe bombs near the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, SCOTUS allows Texas to use gerrymandered map.
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Zac Brown shares his harrowing childhood story on 'Love & Fear'
The Zac Brown Band's first five albums hit #1 on the Billboard Country Charts. Their latest is "Love & Fear," and the band is celebrating with a set of shows at The Sphere in Las Vegas.
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Supreme Court says Texas can use GOP-friendly congressional map in 2026 midterms
The Supreme Court has given the Republican Party a boost in the redistricting fight for Congress by allowing a Texas map that may help the GOP win five more U.S. House seats in next year's midterms.
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Counterterrorism expert talks about the arrest of the pipe bomb suspect
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Phil Mudd, who previously served as deputy director of the CIA's Counterterrorist Center and the FBI's National Security Branch, about the arrest of the pipe bomb suspect.
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Morning news brief
Trump continues attacks on Somali immigrants, new report finds defense secretary violated regulations with March Signal group chat, CDC vaccine committee expected to question child vaccine schedule.
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White House targets experienced immigration judges in the latest round of firings
The White House has been firing immigration judges all year. But in the latest round, a lot more experienced judges are being let go, not just those still on probation.
