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He didn't write the tax and spending bill, but it shares his vision for government

NPR's Juana Summers speaks with McKay Coppins, who recently profiled Russell Vought in the Atlantic. Vought is a key player in the Trump administration's push to remake the federal government.

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Supreme Court to decide if states can ban transgender girls in sports

The U.S. Supreme Court agreed to hear two cases next term that challenge state bans on transgender athletes competing in sports at the school and college level.

The Supreme Court has agreed to hear two cases in the fall that test state laws banning transgender women and girls from participating in sports at publicly funded institutions.

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Congress passed no tax on tips in Trump's 'big, beautiful bill.' Here's how it works

In this file photo, President Trump spoke about the economy during an event at the Circa Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, Saturday, Jan. 25.

Congress passed the tax cut and spending megabill with President Trump's legislative priorities which includes new tax exemptions for tipped hourly workers. But how will it work?

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How Trump's big beautiful bill aims to 'supercharge' immigration enforcement

From an aerial view, the U.S.-Mexico border fence ends with a gap on Jan. 20, 2025 near Sasabe, Ariz. Republicans

The bill includes a major federal investment for President Trump's mass deportation plans, while also limiting eligibility for some safety net programs based on immigration status.

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U.K. High Court slams MI5 over informant deception and lack of transparency

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A ruling by London's High Court cited the domestic intelligence agency's failure to explain why representatives had repeatedly misled U.K. courts about an informant accused of violence against women.

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China Works to Dominate in AI and EV

A data worker tags location and navigation information, data that is being used to train a self-driving car application that uses artificial intelligence.

The reality of China's efforts to lead in two important tech sectors. In artificial intelligence, control of the data needed to train new models could dictate where the industry is able to expand fastest. And a price war in China's electric vehicle industry.

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Abrego Garcia says he was severely beaten in Salvadoran prison

Jennifer Vasquez Sura (right), the wife of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who was mistakenly deported to El Salvador, stands with supporters during a news conference at CASA

Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who was mistakenly deported from the U.S. in March, says he was brutally beaten and subjected to psychological torture while held in one of El Salvador's most notorious prisons.

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Pope Leo's scandal-plagued hometown sees a bright future in buying his childhood home

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Pope Leo grew up in a small brick house in the Chicago suburb of Dolton which is now up for auction. The village's board of trustees voted to buy it, in the hopes of creating a historic attraction.

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House Republicans pass Trump's mega bill, sending the package to his desk to be signed

House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., with House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (left), R-La., speaks to reporters at the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday.

The Republican leaders overcame objections from within their own party, marking a victory in their quest to fulfill President Trump's campaign promises.

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NASA spots a new comet flying in from a distant star system

This diagram shows the trajectory of interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS as it passes through the solar system. It will make its closest approach to the Sun in October.

The newly discovered interstellar visitor is just the third of its kind and fascinates astronomers who hope to learn from it about galaxies far, far away.

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How the Irish band Kneecap went from rising hip-hop group to global lightning rod

Mo Chara, DJ Próvaí and Móglaí Bap of Kneecap during day four of Glastonbury festival.

Kneecap, three young men from Northern Ireland who rap in Irish, has risen to prominence in recent years, with controversy surrounding its shows and political statements.

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Ghost guns may make a comeback, despite a Supreme Court ruling

"Ghost guns" seized in federal law enforcement actions are displayed at the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) field office in Glendale, California on April 18, 2022. (Photo by Robyn Beck / AFP) (Photo by ROBYN BECK/AFP via Getty Images)

The Supreme Court upheld federal restrictions on the kit guns in March, but gun rights groups hope the Trump administration -- or the courts -- will still roll them back.

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The U.S. labor market remains solid, with employers adding 147,000 jobs last month

U.S. employers added 147,000 jobs in June. Job gains for April and May were revised up by a total of 16,000 jobs.

U.S. employers added 147,000 jobs in June as the unemployment rate dipped to 4.1%. Job gains were concentrated in health care and state and local government.

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GOP megabill expected to pass by July 4. And, what's next after Sean Combs' verdict

Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-LA) is surrounded by security and staff as he heads to the House Chamber for a procedural vote on the One Big Beautiful Bill Act in the U.S. Capitol on July 02 in Washington, D.C.

House Republicans are quickly working to meet their self-imposed deadline to pass Trump's megabill. And, what is next for Sean "Diddy" Combs after yesterday's mixed verdict

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Bryan Kohberger pleads guilty in murders of 4 University of Idaho students

Bryan Kohberger pleaded guilty Wednesday in the stabbing murders of four University of Idaho students after reaching a plea agreement for the 2022 killings.

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Wisconsin Supreme Court rules 1849 law does not ban abortion in the state

The Wisconsin State Supreme Court ruled on Wednesday that an 1849 law does not amount to an abortion ban, keeping access to abortion in the state in place.

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House Republicans expected to pass President Trump's massive budget bill by July 4

Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, R-La., leaves the House Chamber during a procedural vote on the One Big Beautiful Bill Act in the U.S. Capitol on July 2. Johnson managed to cobble together the votes needed to pass the final rule for the bill, setting the House up for final passage ahead of a self-imposed July 4 deadline.

House Republicans cleared a final procedural hurdle early Thursday and are now one vote away from passing President Trump's sweeping tax cut and spending bill before a self-imposed July 4 deadline.

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An Alabama food bank braces for big increase in demand if SNAP cuts take effect

The food assistance program known as SNAP could face significant reductions if President Trump

The food assistance program known as SNAP could face significant reductions if President Trump's tax and spending bill passes the House.

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Democratic Rep. Chris Deluzio discusses his opposition to GOP megabill in the House

NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Rep. Chris Deluzio, D-Penn., about the budget and tax reconciliation process in the House and how Democrats might capitalize on it.

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Are you a glucose 'dipper'? Here's how to fix those blood sugar highs and lows

A continuous glucose monitor helps people track their blood sugar spikes and dips.

After a meal, some people experience high spikes in blood sugar followed by crashing lows. This can cause fatigue, anxiety and trigger overeating. Learning how to manage your blood sugar can help.

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What happens to Sean Combs now?

Sean "Diddy" Combs performs in 2023 at Howard University

The hip-hop mogul's legal saga has reached an uneasy outcome. Despite a tainted legacy and severed business ties, does his acquittal on the most serious charges leave room for a return?

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GOP governors stay silent amid plans to slash Medicaid spending in their states

West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey is among 19 Republican governors of states that stand to lose federal Medicaid funds if Congress passes the tax bill with proposed cuts to the program.

In 2017, when President Trump tried to repeal Obamacare and roll back Medicaid coverage, Republican governors rallied against it. Now, as Trump tries again to scale back Medicaid, they've gone quiet.

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To kick off celebrations of America's founding, Trump travels to its heartland

President Trump talks to members of the press as he departs from the South Lawn of the White House on Tuesday.

President Trump will give a speech in Iowa Thursday night as the official start to a year of events marking the country's 250th anniversary. It comes at a crucial time for his domestic policy agenda.

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We flew to Newark to find out if the airport is recovering from its recent struggles

A traveler walks through Newark Liberty International Airport in early June. United Airlines says Newark was the most reliable airport in the New York City area in June — a remarkable turnaround after a wave of cancellations and delays in April and May.

Record numbers of Americans are expected to fly around the July Fourth holiday, posing a big test for America's fragile air travel system — and for Newark Liberty International Airport in particular.

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Rescuers search for survivors after ferry sinking near Bali, Indonesia

In this photo released by the Indonesian National Search and Rescue Agency (BASARNAS) rescuers search for victims after a ferry enroute for the resort island of Bali sank off Ketapang, East Java, Indonesia on Thursday.

The ferry sank almost half an hour after leaving Ketapang port in the East Java town of Banyuwangi late Wednesday, bound for Bali's Gilimanuk port, a 30-mile trip.

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Haiti's gangs have 'near-total control' of the capital, U.N. says

Security guards stand watch as Haiti

An estimated 90% of the capital Port-au-Prince is now under control of criminal groups who are expanding attacks not only into surrounding areas but beyond into previously peaceful areas.

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Federal judge strikes down Trump's order suspending asylum access at the southern border

A migrant seeking asylum holds up the CBP One app showing his appointment was canceled after President Donald Trump was sworn into office, Jan. 20, 2025, in Matamoros, Mexico. A federal judge Wednesday struck down Trump

The ruling was a win for immigrant advocacy groups that sued over the president's order, which they say put thousands of lives at risk.

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After decades on NPR, this familiar voice is retiring

NPR's Ari Shapiro and longtime newscaster Jack Speer chat about his early years covering business for the network, his retirement, and what he'll miss about covering the daily news.

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A Ukrainian actress saw herself in a White House video -- and created one in response

Ukrainian actress Antonina Khyzhniak made a video in response to seeing stock footage of herself used in a White House video. She acts out an imaginary negotiation between herself and President Trump.

Antonina Khyzhniak, who appeared in stock footage included in a White House Instagram video for the Trump administration's tax bill, responded with a humorous video — and a serious message.

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A Dangerous Quest for Food in Gaza

Palestinians outside a food distribution site run by an Israeli and U.S. backed group, the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, on June 24. Hundreds of Palestinians seeking food at the group

An NPR journalist in Gaza describes his harrowing experience seeking food from a distribution site run by private American contractors. He found himself facing Israeli military fire, crowds fighting for rations, and masked thieves.

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