
All Things Considered
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How the threat of war is unifying people in Pakistan
by Betsy Joles
Pakistanis remain on their toes amid tensions with India. But the threat of war is unifying people in a country where many have become disenchanted with their civilian and military leadership.
Elon Musk defends his work from Oval Office as Trump signs EO to boost DOGE efforts
by Tamara Keith
Elon Musk joined President Trump in the Oval Office for an unusual discussion of his work slashing government spending.
Chopping wood to cook a meal is part of life now in Gaza City
by Anas Baba
The UN says more than half a million Palestinians have returned to Gaza City and the north, but the joy of returning home has crashed into the reality of a city devastated by Israeli airstrikes.
A Kansas town narrowly resolved a battle over fluoride over their water
A debate is playing out in Abilene, Kam., over using fluoride in water -- and it may be an example of what's to come for many other cities.
Jo Nesbo's new book 'Blood Ties' begins with a mass murderer ready to start a family
by Erika Ryan
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with writer Jo Nesbo about his new thriller, Blood Ties. In it, two brothers with a dark history stand in contrast to the setting, a pretty little spa town.
Trump pushes plan to claim Gaza and move Palestinians in meeting with Jordan's king
by Franco Ordoñez
Jordan's King Abdullah met with President Trump at the White House, where they discussed the contentious issue of Palestinians leaving Gaza.
'A constitutional stress test': Trump executive orders are challenged in court
by Elena Burnett
Trump has issued hundreds of executive actions since he returned to office three weeks ago. Many are being challenged in court, and some rulings are putting a hold on the administration's efforts.
Trump's freeze on refugee programs is an issue for Republicans wanting to help Afghans
by Quil Lawrence
Aid groups are suing the Trump administration over its freeze of refugee programs, but criticism is also coming from Republicans who want to help Afghan refugees who aided the U.S. military.