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President Joe Biden delivers remarks on hidden junk fees during an event in the Rose Garden of the White House, Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2023, in Washington.

Biden proposes a ban on 'junk fees' — from concert tickets to hotel rooms

4:36pm October 11, 2023

by Joe Hernandez

A rule proposed by the Federal Trade Commission would outlaw hidden and "bogus" fees. Officials estimate that junk fees cost consumers at least $64 billion each year.

Amazon faces a landmark federal lawsuit that accuses it of squeezing independent sellers like this Michigan company, Top Shelf Brands, which used to sell hair and beauty products on the platform. In 2022, the company stopped operating and filed for bankruptcy.

Amazon sellers say they made a good living — until Amazon figured it out

2:54pm October 11, 2023

by Dara Kerr

The federal government has sued Amazon for allegedly using its monopoly power to stamp out rivals. Now, some small businesses that sell on the marketplace reveal what it's like to depend on Amazon.

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Winston-Salem, Forsyth County leaders seek input on new development plan

12:12pm October 11, 2023

by April Laissle

Winston-Salem and Forsyth County leaders are asking the public for input on their next strategic plan.

House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, who along with Rep. Jim Jordan is vying for the speakership, talks to the media Tuesday.

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Consensus remains elusive as Republicans try to elect a House speaker

10:59am October 11, 2023

by Lexie Schapitl

While dueling crises — the war in Israel and a government funding deadline — may add urgency to the situation, Republicans were not confident the process would conclude quickly.

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Former Trump executive Allan Weisselberg testifies in the Trump civil trial

6:58am October 11, 2023

by Ximena Bustillo

Allan Weisselberg testified Tuesday as a defendant in an ongoing civil trial targeting Trump's business practices. (Story aired on All Things Considered on Oct. 10, 2023.)

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The U.S. Supreme Court considers a redistricting case from South Carolina.

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South Carolina redistricting case could add Democratic House seats

5:00am October 11, 2023

by Nina Totenberg

At issue is the way the Republican-dominated state legislature equalized the population of its congressional districts.

In this file photo, Kari Lake speaks at the Conservative Political Action Conference, March 4, at National Harbor in Oxon Hill, Md.

Arizona Republican Kari Lake launches 2024 senate campaign

9:41pm October 10, 2023

by Ximena Bustillo

After a failed bid for Arizona governor in 2022, Republican Kari Lake will attempt to unseat Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, an Independent, in a 2024 election that could be a three-party contest.

Rep. George Santos, R-N.Y., leaves a House GOP conference meeting on Capitol Hill in Washington, Jan. 25, 2023.

Embattled N.Y. Republican Congressman George Santos faces 10 new felony charges

6:36pm October 10, 2023

by Brian Mann

U.S. Attorney Breon Peace has now charged Santos, the freshman Republican from New York, with 23 felony charges including credit card fraud. He's also accused of stealing his donors' identities.

NSC spokesman John Kirby says more U.S. military support is heading to Israel

5:59pm October 10, 2023

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with John Kirby, spokesperson for the National Security Council, about the Biden administration's response to the weekend attacks on Israel.

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An update on the Israel-Hamas war from the ground in Tel Aviv

5:36pm October 10, 2023

by Leila Fadel

The Israeli military says it has "secured" its border with Gaza and is moving into an offensive that will change the reality in Gaza, which is cut off from fuel, food, water and electricity.