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The fighting in Gaza has stopped. But dire conditions persist

“A New and Beautiful day is rising.” That’s what President Trump told a gathering of world leaders this week.

He was speaking of the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas…meant to pave the way to a perma…

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The targets of Trump's DOJ are already paying a price

At President Trump’s public urging, the Justice Department has brought criminal charges against some of his perceived political enemies. NPR Justice Correspondent Carrie Johnson explains that for tho…

Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago

Justice Anthony Kennedy's book is not boring

As a justice on the Supreme Court, Anthony Kennedy wrote some big opinions.

He was appointed by President Reagan, and most often voted with conservatives.

But his vote was often pivotal in controversia…

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Hostage's brother-in-law: we haven't matured enough as a region to coexist peacefully

NPR's Andrew Limbong speaks with Moshe Lavi, the brother-in-law of Omri Miran, who has been held hostage by Hamas since October 7, 2023. Lavi explains the challenges ahead for Israelis and Palestinia…

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Jake Sullivan tried to get a Gaza peace deal. Here's what he thinks of Trump's

A ceasefire is now in effect between Israel and Hamas, and the Israeli military has pulled back from certain positions in the Gaza Strip. In the coming days, a hostage and prisoner exchange is set to…

Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago

Will a ceasefire deal move forward after two years of war between Israel and Hamas?

After two years of bloodshed, Israel and Hamas have agreed to phase one of a ceasefire deal.

It’s a moment of hope — and some skepticism — amid a war that’s had an enormous toll.

Where might this 20-po…

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A week into the shutdown, federal workers are stuck in limbo

It's been a week since a federal shutdown ground work at numerous government agencies to a halt.

There's no indication that an agreement could come soon, as Republicans and Democrats in congress trad…

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The National Guard arrives in Chicago. What now?

The clock is ticking for Chicago and Illinois Governor JB Pritzker.

President Trump has deployed the National Guard to the country’s third largest city, and he says they’ll begin operations no later t…

Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago

Trump calls cartels terrorists. Is that enough to go to war?

Nearly a quarter century after the September 11th attacks, the Trump administration is using the language of terrorism to target a new enemy: Latin American drug cartels.

The president says we’re in a…

Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago

When will sufficient aid be allowed into Gaza? UNICEF says Gazans need more

As peace negotiations between Israel and Hamas made significant progress over the weekend, many in the region are expressing some cautious optimism about an end to the two-year war. 


NPR's Andrew Limb…

Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago