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National Why Border Patrol is taking the lead in mass deportations NPR's Juana Summers speaks with The Atlantic staff writer Nick Miroff about the increasing role of Customs and Border Protection officers in immigration enforcement operations. Patrick Jarenwattananon
Politics NPR polling shows trouble for Republicans A new NPR poll shows trouble for Republicans as President Trump's message and approach appear to fracture independent voters. Domenico Montanaro
History Record-setting Klimt portrait helped woman avoid Nazi persecution NPR's Scott Detrow talks with Laura Morowitz, art history professor at Wagner College, about the incredible back story behind a Gustav Klimt painting that set a record at auction. Daniel Ofman
Week in Review: Katie Wilson, surge pricing, and SEA Airport Host Bill Radke discusses the week’s news with The Stranger News Editor Vivian McCall, co-host of Too Beautiful to Live podcast Andrew Walsh, and political analyst and contributing columnist Joni Balter. Bill Radke
Arts & Life Senate Democrats are investigating the Kennedy Center for 'cronyism, corruption' Senate Democrats say the new Kennedy Center leadership has led to "millions in lost revenue, luxury spending, and preferential treatment for Trump allies." The performing arts center denies the allegations. Elizabeth Blair
Politics WA Legislature to consider requiring union talks over government use of AI Washington state lawmakers next year are set to again discuss whether public sector unions can bargain over their employers’ adoption of artificial intelligence technology. Jake Goldstein-Street/Washington State Standard
World Putin says U.S. plan for Ukraine could form the basis for a final peace settlement The plan includes many of Russian President Vladimir Putin's demands. Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Friday that his country is at "truly one of the most difficult moments in our history." The Associated Press
Politics South Africa hosts G20 as tensions with U.S. flare amid boycott The U.S. boycotts South Africa's G20 summit, sparking a diplomatic spat and throwing the global gathering into turmoil. Kate Bartlett
Arts & Life A new Miss Universe is crowned, weeks after she left a pageant event in protest This year's Miss Universe competition, held in Bangkok, was marred by a series of dramatic incidents, from a contestant's livestreamed walkout to a now former judge's allegations of rigging. Rachel Treisman
Education Deal restores Cornell's federal grants, reviving research on artificial infant hearts A researcher had his grant frozen — and then unfrozen. What does it mean for families?