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Why did Israel strike Iran? An Israeli politician and a U.S.-Iran expert weigh in

8:04am June 13, 2025

by Steve Inskeep

NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Israel's U.N. Ambassador Danny Danon about his country's strikes.

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Politics & Government

Rex Tillerson's Firing As Secretary Of State Continues To Reverberate

Rachel Martin talks to Independent Sen. Angus King of Maine about the firing of Secretary of State Rex Tillerson and his replacement Mike Pompeo, who needs Senate confirmation.

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Gina Haspel Faces Questions Over CIA Role In Torture

by Greg Myre

President Trump is nominating Deputy CIA Director Gina Haspel to take over the agency, but she may face a tough Senate confirmation over her past roles.

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Politics & Government

Pennsylvania Special Election Too Close To Call

by Scott Detrow

A closely-watched special election in Pennsylvania's 18th Congressional District remains too close to call, but Democrat Conor Lamb declared victory over Republican Rick Saccone.

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World News

Salisbury Residents Want More Information On Nerve Agent Used

by Joanna Kakissis

Residents of Salisbury in the west of England say they are angry at delays in warning them about the potential danger from nerve agents, following the poisoning of a Russian exile in the city.

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World News

How Will The U.K. Respond To Former Spy's Poisoning?

U.K. Prime Minister Theresa May said it's "highly likely" that Russia was behind the poisoning of a former Russian spy in the U.K. David Greene talks with retired British diplomat Lord Peter Ricketts.

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Koch-Funded Group Focuses On Lifetime Appointments Of Judges

by Carrie Johnson

Americans For Prosperity, a conservative group, is pouring resources into energizing its grassroots activists in 36 states around the issue of confirming federal judges for lifetime appointments.

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Sports

NFL Replacement Players Get Super Bowl Rings

Former Washington NFL replacement player Tony Robinson will receive a Super Bowl ring more than 30 years after helping the team win the 1987 Super Bowl as a scab player.

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Former CIA Lawyer Defends Gina Haspel's Role At Agency

After Sept. 11, Gina Haspel, nominated to run the CIA, was involved in the agency's torture program. NPR's David Greene speaks to John Rizzo, who was the CIA's acting general counsel.

News Brief: Trump's CIA Director Pick, Pennsylvania Election, School Walkouts

President Trump intends to tap Deputy CIA Director Gina Haspel to lead the agency, despite a controversial past. Also, we have the latest on the Pennsylvania congressional election.

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Politics & Government

Trump's Cabinet Shuffle

by Tamara Keith

After he surprised Washington by announcing the firing of his secretary of state, President Trump indicated more changes could be coming to his cabinet.

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Kangaroo Crossing Sign Inquiry Leads To Its Demise

WOSU in Columbus, Ohio wondered why there was a "kangaroo crossing" sign on one street. They asked the city, who took it down. Now neighbors are upset.

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What Happens When States Defy Federal Laws

Commentator Cokie Roberts talks with NPR's Rachel Martin and answers listener questions about the history of states nullifying federal laws by choosing not to follow them.

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