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Should the U.S. government decide who qualifies as a gun dealer?
by Rick Pluta
The Justice Department has taken steps to close the so-called "gun show loophole." But there's a murky legal question: Who counts as a gun seller?
Trump's TPP Turnaround
President Trump now is reportedly urging advisers to weigh rejoining the TPP. Noel King talks with Robert Holleyman, who was a trade representative in the Obama administration and pushed for the deal.
Paul Ryan Says He Will Not Run For Re-Election
by Mara Liasson
We look at the implications after House Speaker Paul Ryan announced that he will not seek re-election after three years as the speaker.
The Ripple Effects Of Ryan's Retirement
David Greene talks with Jesse Hunt of the National Republican Congressional Committee about House Speaker Paul Ryan's decision not to seek re-election and its ripple effects on midterm elections.
Sen. Ben Cardin On Potential Strikes On Syria And Pompeo
Congress has been largely absent from the conversation about whether or not to bomb Syria. NPR's Noel King talks with Democratic Sen. Ben Cardin of Maryland about Syria and Mike Pompeo.
Really Random Numbers
by Joe Palca
Random numbers are essential for secure cyber communications. But making truly random numbers is harder than it seems. Now scientists have devised a way to make the most random random numbers ever.
How Shohei Ohtani Is Changing Baseball
Steve Inskeep talks to ESPN baseball analyst Jessica Mendoza about the Los Angeles Angels' pitching-slugging phenom Shohei Ohtani.
Xi Pledges To Crack Down On IP Theft
by Jim Zarroli
For years, companies have complained about having trade secrets stolen when they do business in China. This week China's President Xi Jinping pledged to crack down on abuses.
Russia's Military Capabilities
David Greene talks with Pavel Felgenhauer, a Russian military analyst who's written extensively about the country's military policies, about Russia's ability to respond to a U.S. attack in Syria.
Voices From Syria
Residents of Douma in Syria are evacuating this week after a reported chemical attack. Mahmoud Bwedany was in Douma when Syrian government forces began their assault. Mouaid El Deen left earlier.
Even Trade: Car For Candy
The company that makes NECCO wafers may be closing. One 23-year-old candy fan offered her car for the company's stock of the candy.