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Afghan who helped U.S. military arrested by ICE after routine immigration hearing

7:19am June 19, 2025

by Quil Lawrence

An Afghan who helped U.S. military forces at war was arrested by ICE agents after appearing for an immigration hearing in San Diego. He may now face deportation despite death threats from the Taliban.

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Politics & Government

FEC Takes On Online Political Ads

The Federal Election Commission is holding public hearings on how to mandate transparency in online political advertising. NPR's David Greene interviews FEC Vice Chair Ellen Weintraub.

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National

Marines Adapt To New Technology

by Jay Price

As warfare increasingly relies on digital technology, the Marine Corps is retooling its basic front-line infantry unit.

What To Know About Trump's VA Secretary Nominee Robert Wilkie

by Quil Lawrence

Pentagon official Robert Wilkie has his confirmation hearing Wednesday before the Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs. He's President Trump's pick to lead the VA.

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News Brief: Primaries Roundup, VA Secretary Hearing, War In Syria

National progressives scored a major coup over the Democratic establishment on Tuesday night in one of several primaries. Also, Liz Sly of The Washington Post discusses the war in Syria.

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Sports

Baseball Remembers Yosh Kawano

A Chicago sports legend has died. Former Cubs clubhouse attendant Yosh Kawano died Monday at a nursing home in Los Angeles. He was 97 years old.

Do Not Disturb The Mayor While He's Jogging

Jim Fouts, the mayor of Warren, Mich., posted a message on Facebook asking residents not to talk to him while he's jogging. He says it's important for his health.

Sen. Claire McCaskill On Tariffs' Impact

A Missouri company says it's laying off workers because of tariffs on metals. Sen. Claire McCaskill tells Steve Inskeep how tariffs are affecting jobs in her state and her re-election bid.

Police Dog Demonstrates CPR

A police dog in Spain was trained in CPR. Video shows the dog demonstrating by pressing its paws on the chest of an officer on the ground. The dog then puts its ear on the man to listen for a pulse.

National

Lawmakers Interview FBI Agent Who Sent Anti-Trump Texts

by Ryan Lucas

The FBI agent who was removed from special counsel Robert Mueller's Russia investigation for sending anti-Trump text messages will be on Capitol Hill today.

An ACLU Lawyer On Family Reunification Order

A judge has ordered U.S. immigration authorities to reunite separated children with their parents within 30 days. Steve Inskeep talks with Lee Gelernt of the ACLU, which had sued to stop separations.

Politics & Government

Supreme Court Upholds Trump Travel Ban

by Nina Totenberg

The Supreme Court upheld the Trump travel ban in a decision that granted the president broad power on matters involving immigration and national security.

U.S Increases Economic Pressure On Iran

by Jackie Northam

As Iran reels from economic unrest, the U.S. is increasing pressure by warning that it will start punishing countries that buy Iranian oil, including giants like China and India.