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House Republicans pass budget framework advancing Trump agenda, the conflicting messaging over who's in charge of some government decision-making, egg farmers say they're losing the bird flu battle.
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Some schools in Kansas are allowing kids to go out and play more freely
Advocates of "risky recess" say fewer restrictions on what elementary school kids can do when they go out to play is good for a child's development. Some schools in Kansas are trying it out.
President Trump to hold his first meeting with Cabinet secretaries Wednesday
As President Trump holds his first meeting with Cabinet secretaries Wednesday and Elon Musk expected to attend, there's conflicting messaging over who's in charge of some government decision-making.
How Musk's efforts to reduce the federal workforce compare to efforts in the 1990s
NPR speaks with Brookings' Elaine Kamarck about her 1990s effort to shrink the federal workforce and how it compares to Elon Musk's approach today.
Pope Francis is still in critical condition, but he had another 'restful night'
Francis, 88, has been in critical condition for several days and he has remained absent from several regular appearances. The church has encouraged worshippers around the world to pray for his health.
Rep. Tim Burchett, R-Tenn., discusses the budget framework passed on Tuesday
NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Republican Rep. Tim Burchett of Tennessee about the budget framework that passed in the House and how it may impact Americans across the country.
Has Trump 'upended the world order'? A former national security adviser says no
Victoria Coates, former deputy national security adviser during the first Trump administration, wonders if NATO allies aren't falling short of U.S. expectations as President Trump seemingly embraces Russia.
Hamas hands over bodies of hostages as Israel frees Palestinian prisoners
The bodies of four Israeli hostages are to be returned late Wednesday and more than 600 Palestinian prisoners and detainees freed during the last week of the current Gaza ceasefire deal.
A sweeping power blackout leaves most of Chile in darkness
Internet and mobile phone services blinkered offline. People complained of water shortages as pumps stopped working. Emergency generators helped hospitals and government offices continue operating.
Trump introduces a green card for the rich: the gold card
The new visa program would effectively replace the current EB-5 investor visa program, and the proceeds could be used for deficit reduction.