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National

Supreme Court allows Trump to fire members of independent agencies — for now

4:18am May 23, 2025

by Michel Martin

The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday granted the Trump administration's emergency request to fire the heads of two independent agencies. But the decision is technically a temporary one.

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Politics & Government

Trump's Outreach To Black Voters May Really Be About White Voters

by Sam Sanders

Donald Trump heads to Detroit on Saturday to attend a black church. Pundits suggest Trump's outreach to black voters is really about persuading college-educated white voters that he's open-minded.

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Obama To Reassure Asian Allies Of U.S. Commitments To The Region

by Jackie Northam

The G-20 Summit kicks off in China over the weekend. The summit brings together leaders of the world's major economies, and it is the first time China is hosting the meeting.

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Sports

Abdul-Jabbar Admires Athletes Who Make An Activist Statement

Steve Inskeep talks to former NBA star Kareem Abdul-Jabbar about the controversy surrounding San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick, who has decided not to stand during the national anthem.

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World News

Irish Cabinet Debates Whether To Accept Apple Tax Windfall

by Frank Langfitt

The European Union ruled earlier this week that Apple owes the Irish government $14.5 billion in back taxes. The Irish government is split on whether to accept the money.

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Politics & Government

Trump's Immigration Speech Was Confusing, Sen. Flake Says

Donald Trump has laid out his immigration policy. Steve Inskeep talks to Sen. Jeff Flake, R-Ariz., about Trump's proposals. Flake hasn't endorsed Trump, in part because of his stance on immigration.

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Examining The Foreign Policy Outlook Of Hillary Clinton And Donald Trump

Renee Montagne talks foreign policy with Richard Haass, head of the Council on Foreign Relations, about where the two presidential candidates stand on pressing foreign issues of the campaign.

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Movie Review: 'The Light Between Oceans'

Steve Inskeep talks to Justin Chang about the new movie: The Light Between Oceans — which is adapted from the novel by M.L. Stedman. Chang reviews movies for the Los Angeles Times.

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Economy

Latest Jobs Report To Play A Role In Interest Rate Decision

by John Ydstie

The Labor Department releases its August jobs report on Friday. Most economists predict a net increase of 180,000 jobs — a good number that likely will allow the unemployment rate to tick lower.

Education

Georgetown To Offer An Edge In Admissions To Slaves' Descendants

The university is making amends for its past ties to slavery. Renee Montagne talks to Georgetown Professor Marcia Chatelain of the university's Working Group on Slavery, Memory and Reconciliation.

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National

Florida Reports First Local Mosquitoes With Zika; Bromeliads Removed

by Greg Allen

Mosquitoes trapped on Miami Beach have been found to carry the Zika virus. Crews have been spraying pesticide, and the city has removed bromeliads — plants that are ideal mosquito breeding spots.

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World News

Gabon Rocked By Deadly Protests After Opposition Alleges Election Fraud

by Ofeibea Quist-Arcton

A contested election in the African nation of Gabon that saw the incumbent re-elected, turned violent after the opposition alleged fraud. Government forces met opposition protests with force.

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U.S. Presidential Election Interferes With Ratification Of TPP

Steve Inskeep talks to Miriam Sapiro, who helped negotiate the Trans-Pacific Partnership, about why U.S. pacts with Europe and the Pacific Rim are faltering, and why that's a big deal for the U.S.

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