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Seattle Gay News Publisher Renee Raketty just wants a passport

In one of his first actions back in office, President Donald Trump required federal agencies to only recognize two biological sexes, based on sex “at conception.” Although a judge blocked that executive order, things are still complicated at the passport office. Seattle Gay News Publisher Renee Raketty experienced this first-hand here in Seattle, and spoke with other people experiencing it too.

National

Kerr County commissioners debated over flood warning system that was never built

NPR speaks with former Kerr County Commissioner Tom Moser about abandoned plans for a warning system in the part of central Texas that has now been devastated by floods. Moser pushed for the system.

National

The latest on the catastrophic floods in central Texas

The death toll from a devastating flash flood in several Texas counties continues to rise. Gov. Greg Abbott said at least 109 people have died and more than 161 are still unaccounted for, five days after the event.

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World

Morning new brief

The latest on the deadly floods in Texas, foreign policy dominates President Trump's week, Supreme Court allows Trump to resume mass federal layoffs for now.

Immigration

A look at the use of masks by federal agents during immigration arrests

NPR's Leila Fadel examines the use of masks by federal agents while carrying out immigration arrests

Law & Courts

Supreme Court allows Trump administration to resume mass federal layoffs for now

The Trump administration can move ahead, for now, with plans to lay off hundreds of thousands of federal workers following a U.S. Supreme Court decision on Tuesday.

Business

Toy company CEO discusses how Trump's recent tariff decisions are impacting business

NPR's A Martínez talks with Jay Foreman, CEO of Basic Fun!, the company behind Tonka and Care Bears, about how President Trump's latest tariff decisions are impacting business.

Some great indie studio video games to play this summer

Looking for a new video game to play this summer? Industry journalists share their favorite indie game studio recommendations.

National

Search-and-rescue efforts continue following catastrophic floods in central Texas

NPR's A Martinez talks with "All Things Considered" colleague Juana Summers about her reporting on the catastrophic floods in Texas that has left more than 100 people dead and more than 160 missing.