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U.S. economy shrinks in the 1st quarter. And, Ukraine and the U.S. sign minerals deal

6:46am May 01, 2025

The U.S. economy shrank during the first three months of the year and consumer confidence has plummeted. And, Ukraine and the U.S. have signed a minerals deal that both sides say is a win.

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U.S. Department Of Energy Headquarters In Washington, DC

This office was meant to bridge divides in government. Now it's empty

5:00am May 01, 2025

Congress created the Joint Office of Energy and Transportation to unite the expertise of two different agencies that work on electric vehicle charging. Now it seems to have turned into a ghost ship.

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New congressional district gives voice to Black voters in Alabama

5:00am May 01, 2025

Two majority Black cities in Alabama now have Black representation in Congress because of court-ordered redistricting. The progress comes as President Trump pulls back federal diversity initiatives.

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Republicans say they will still push education based on legal status

5:00am May 01, 2025

The Tennessee Legislature aimed to challenge a 1982 ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court that established a right to education for all students. Republican lawmakers still hope to overturn that.

Veterans Affairs Department To Eliminate Over 80,000 Jobs From Workforce

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Trump's VA strands thousands of veterans by ending a key mortgage program

5:00am May 01, 2025

The VA Servicing Purchase program has helped about 20,000 veterans avoid foreclosure. But Republicans in Congress have been critical of the program, saying it puts too much taxpayer money at risk.

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Vietnam Society founder discusses Vietnamese American hopes 50 years after end of war

4:36am May 01, 2025

by Leila Fadel

NPR's Leila Fadel talks with Vietnam Society founder Erin "Phuong" Steinhauer about the memories and hopes of Vietnamese Americans reflecting on 50 years since the fall of Saigon.

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Former VP Harris slams president in first major speech since Trump took office

4:35am May 01, 2025

In San Francisco Wednesday night, former Vice President Kamala Harris gave a forceful critique of President Trump's first 100 days in office. It came as she considers a run for governor of California.

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October Heat Wave Brings Temperatures Close To Triple Digits Around Los Angeles

The House strikes a blow against California in a fight over EVs

4:34am May 01, 2025

by Leila Fadel

California, which has the unique ability to set vehicle standards, has set ambitious rules requiring all new cars to be zero-emission by 2035. The fate of those rules is now up to the Senate.

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Demand for court interpreters increases across the U.S.

4:33am May 01, 2025

Across the U.S., court interpreters are in high demand, and finding one can be hard when needed. It's forcing judges to delay hearings and sometimes makes people wait longer in jail before trial.

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President Trump Holds National Day of Prayer Event In Rose Garden

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Expect more immigration enforcement in next 100 days, says DHS spokesperson

4:32am May 01, 2025

by Michel Martin

DHS official Tricia McLaughlin pushed back on claims that the Trump administration is ignoring due process, saying it is "going to look different" based on legal status or alleged gang affiliation.

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