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Historian Omer Bartov on why he believes Israel is committing genocide in Gaza
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Omer Bartov, Holocaust and genocide studies scholar at Brown University, about his essay outlining why he believes Israel is committing genocide in Gaza.
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A timeline of the controversy over the administration's handling of the Epstein files
The Trump administration's handling of what are known as the Epstein files has been creating a firestorm within the president's MAGA base. NPR recaps a timeline of the controversy.
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Is President Trump's MAGA coalition splintering over handling of the Epstein case?
President Trump called Republicans who demand the release of more Epstein probe details "weaklings." NPR asks GOP strategist Alex Conant whether it's splintering Trump's MAGA coalition.
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How layoffs will affect the State Department and American diplomacy
NPR's Steve Inskeep asks John Dinkelman, new president of the American Foreign Service Association, about how layoffs will affect the State Department and American diplomacy.
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Mike Waltz, Trump's pick for ambassador to the U.N., grilled over Signal chat scandal
Former national security adviser Mike Waltz defended his use of the encrypted Signal app during a Senate confirmation hearings Tuesday on his nomination as President Trump's ambassador to the U.N.
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What types of items are likely to see price hikes due to tariffs?
Which everyday item prices are likely to be affected by tariffs first, and how can people prepare? NPR's Sarah McCammon speaks with Bloomberg's Stacey Vanek Smith.
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Inflation picks up in June as Trump's tariffs start to impact prices
President Trump's tariffs are starting to show up in the prices that consumers pay. That contributed to an uptick in inflation last month and will make the Fed cautious about cutting interest rates.
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Morning news brief
Inflation picked up in June as tariffs begin to bite, how QAnon conspiracy theorists are reacting to Trump's handling of the Epstein case, Senate to debate cuts to public broadcasting and foreign aid.
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Author and scholar Irene Vega discusses her book 'Bordering on Indifference'
NPR speaks with scholar and author Irene Vega about her detailed analysis of the principles that shape how U.S. immigration agents understand and carry out their professional responsibilities.
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A look at what's fueling recent intense storms and severe flooding in several states
Several states are now recovering from recent severe flash floods. How out of the ordinary are these intense cloudbursts and flash floods? Is it getting worse, and what role is climate change playing?
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Exporters in Vietnam confused by terms of trade deal Trump announced 2 weeks ago
Trade organizations welcomed an announcement by President Trump two weeks ago of a trade deal with Vietnam. Now, exporters in Vietnam say they are still confused by the agreement.
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Wet Leg singer Rhian Teasdale discusses the band's second album, 'moisturizer'
The snarky indie-rock band Wet Leg earned two Grammy awards for their debut album. NPR's Sarah McCammon speaks with singer Rhian Teasdale about their second album, "moisturizer."