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Trump diminishing 'own scope of control' with Rubio in dual roles, says John Bolton

6:47am May 05, 2025

by Michel Martin

Marco Rubio serving as both Secretary of State and national security adviser could be "ultimately disadvantageous" to President Trump, says former adviser John Bolton.

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Republicans Try Again With Health Care Overhaul

by Mara Liasson

Republican lawmakers are making another effort to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act. We take a look at what the current proposal would do and its chances of being passed.

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National

Hurricane Maria Makes Landfall In Puerto Rico

by Greg Allen

We have an update as Hurricane Maria makes landfall in Puerto Rico, after crashing into St. Croix overnight.

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World News

Hurricane Maria Batters Puerto Rico With 'White Sheets Of Rain'

Hurricane Maria is pounding Puerto Rico with strong winds and rain. Los Angeles Times reporter Molly Hennessy-Fiske is in San Juan.

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National

On The Ground In Puerto Rico

Hurricane Maria has slammed into Puerto Rico, where there are reports of wind shattering windows and tearing off roofs. David Greene talks to Miguel Santiago of member station WRTU in San Juan.

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Deciphering Trump's Foreign Policy

David Greene talks with Michèle Flournoy, a former Pentagon official in the Obama administration, about President Trump's speech at the United Nations about what a Trump foreign policy entails.

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Sen. Lankford On Closing Havana Embassy

Mary Louise Kelly talks with Sen. James Lankford about moves to close the U.S. embassy in Cuba after diplomats have experienced hearing loss and other symptoms.

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Sen. Chris Coons On Protecting Robert Mueller's Investigation

Mary Louise Kelly talks with Sen. Chris Coons, a Democrat from Delaware, who has introduced bipartisan legislation protecting Robert Mueller from being removed from his position by the White House.

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Cokie Roberts On The History Of The United Nations

As world leaders meet in New York this week, David Greene talks to commentator Cokie Roberts, who answers listeners' questions about the history of the United Nations in our #AskCokie segment.

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News Brief: Mexico Earthquake, Hurricane Maria, New GOP Health Care Effort

by James Fredrick

More than 200 people were killed in an earthquake in Mexico. Also, Molly Hennessy-Fiske of the LA Times is in Puerto Rico as Hurricane Maria nears and the GOP is again trying to overhaul health care.

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Iran Takes The Spotlight At The U.N.

by Michele Kelemen

Wednesday the focus at the United Nations will be the nuclear deal with Iran, as the country's president will speak and world powers in the deal will meet. President Trump blasted the deal on Tuesday.

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World News

Update On Hurricane Maria

by Greg Allen

Hurricane Maria is hitting Puerto Rico this morning after rolling across the Caribbean and devastating parts of the U.S. Virgin Islands.

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World News

More Than 200 Killed In Mexico Earthquake

by Emily Green

More than 200 people were killed by a powerful earthquake that struck Mexico Tuesday. It's the second earthquake in less than two weeks.