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Supreme Court to hear case that could vastly expand presidential powers
The Supreme Court hears arguments in a case about President Trump's firing of a Federal Trade Commissioner. At stake is a 90-year precedent limiting the president's power over independent agencies.
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Morning new brief
SCOTUS to hear case that could extend presidential powers, Senate expected to vote this week on ACA subsidy extension plan, Zelenskyy to meet with European leaders amid pressure to accept peace plan.
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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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Trump hosts the Kennedy Center Honors celebrating KISS, Sylvester Stallone and more
Sunday's Kennedy Center Honors ceremony was the first since Donald Trump became the Chair of the Board of Trustees. KISS, Sylvester Stallone and George Strait were among the honorees.
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Syria marks one year since the fall of the Assad regime
It's been one year since Syria toppled longtime ruler Bashar al-Assad. How the nation is marking the anniversary Monday.
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Bird flu hasn't reached Australia, but researchers are prepping for when it arrives
Bird flu, or H5N1, has touched most of the globe, but there is one spot it hasn't reached. Researchers down under are preparing for it, but gaps in bird flu surveillance elsewhere makes it difficult.
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Senate Democrats pitch plan to extend ACA subsidies, but it may not have enough votes
The Senate is expected to vote Thursday on a Democratic proposal to extend existing Affordable Care Act tax credits for three years. But the plan is not expected to get the votes it needs to advance.
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Americans facing unaffordable healthcare costs if ACA subsidies end share concerns
Millions of Americans could see their healthcare costs skyrocket if the ACA subsidies aren't extended. NPR spoke with residents of New Jersey, Virginia and Georgia about their concerns.
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Netflix strikes deal to buy Warner Bros. Discovery
The deal, valued at around $80 billion, would create an entertainment and streaming behemoth. CNN and other cable channels owned by Warner Bros. are not part of the deal and would be spun off.
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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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Rep. Jim Himes recounts briefing on U.S. boat strike in the Caribbean
NPR's Michel Martins talks with Rep. Jim Himes, D-Conn., about what he learned in a briefing from the Navy admiral who ordered the second strike on a boat near Venezuela.
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FIFA to announce matchups for 2026 World Cup Friday
Soccer fans will learn Friday where their country will be playing in the FIFA World Cup 2026. The draw for the largest-ever tournament will take place in Washington, D.C.
