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May 23, 2026

President Trump says U.S. and Iran close to a deal for ending the war
President Donald Trump posted to social media on Saturday afternoon that a deal to end the war with Iran "will be announced" shortly.

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May 23, 2026

The thorny ethical questions that emerge from covering our place in the natural world
Nate Rott's beat takes him to some really wild places, asking thorny ethical questions that emerge as he reports on the natural world and humanity's relationship to it

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May 23, 2026

The squeeze on Cuba now includes compensation lawsuits
American University professor William LeoGrande explains how the Supreme Court's decision to allow lawsuits seeking compensation for assets seized in the Cuban revolution to move forward fits in context of current political crisis on the island.

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May 23, 2026

The fascinating way Milwaukee tenants are fighting one of the city's largest landlords
In the series "How to Evict Your Landlord," WUWM reporters Sam Woods and Jimmy Gutierrez tell the story of how a group of tenants are working to push out one of the city's largest corporate landlords.

NPR Headline News
May 23, 2026

Severe global food crisis could come within the year, says UN agency
Maximo Torero, Chief Economist at The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, warns that the war in Iran is choking the global supply of fertilizer and a food crisis could follow within a year.

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May 23, 2026

Video shows Israeli 'double-tap strike' killed medics and a toddler in Lebanon
In Lebanon, an Israeli 'double tap' killed three medics and four others including a two-year-old girl. A neighbor's video shows what happened.

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May 23, 2026

Rubio meets with NATO allies amid confusion over troop deployments
Kristine Berzina, Senior Fellow at the non-partisan think tank The German Marshall Fund, discusses the confusion over changing plans for U.S. troop deployments in Europe.

NPR Headline News
May 23, 2026

New green card policy requires more people to wait abroad while applying
The Trump administration wants more people who are seeking a green card to leave the U.S. and apply from their home countries.

NPR Headline News
May 23, 2026

Chile's MAGA-inspired border control
Chile digs desert trenches along its northern border as President José Antonio Kast pushes a hardline migration crackdown critics say may have little effect.

NPR Headline News
May 22, 2026

All U.S. passengers returning from Ebola-affected countries must arrive at one airport
The Department of Homeland Security is requiring all U.S. passengers returning from Ebola-affected countries to arrive at a single airport: Washington-Dulles International Airport in Virginia.

NPR Headline News
May 22, 2026

Hunger grows in Gaza as food aid is cut due to higher costs caused by war in Iran
The U.S.-Israeli war against Iran is driving up the cost of food, leading to funding shortfalls and higher expenses for critical food aid in Gaza.

NPR Headline News
May 22, 2026

Jack Antonoff returns to his own music with a new Bleachers album
Jack Antonoff is a producer to stars like Taylor Swift and Lana del Rey, but today he is dropping a new album with his band, Bleachers. Our reviewer hears a lot of longing for connection on the album.

NPR Headline News
May 22, 2026

How a spirit of kindness grew in the aftermath of a tornado — and remains 15 years on
Fifteen years ago, after a massive tornado flattened much of Joplin, Mo., nearly 100,000 volunteers helped the town rebuild. A spirit of community service lives on in Joplin today.

NPR Headline News
May 22, 2026

U.S. aid cuts are affecting HIV/AIDS care in Sub-Saharan Africa
NPR's Juana Summers recaps a recent reporting trip to South Africa and Mozambique focused on the current state of AIDS treatment in light of U.S. foreign aid changes.

NPR Headline News
May 22, 2026

Stephen Colbert's 'Late Show' finale mixed music, satire and a warning for late night
Stephen Colbert ended The Late Show with guests including Paul McCartney. The show's cancellation has many wondering about the future of late-night comedy in today's political climate.

NPR Headline News
May 22, 2026

A film festival bridges two communities at the U.S.-Mexico border
Audiences on both sides of the U.S.-Mexico border wall in Nogales, Arizona and Nogales, Sonora gathered to watch the same films at the same time at a cross-border film festival.

NPR Headline News
May 22, 2026

Trump's week in Washington marked by wins at the ballot box and headaches on the Hill
President Trump's week included high highs, with major election wins in his test of Republican loyalty, and low lows as he attacked Congressional allies and faced legislative defeat.

NPR Headline News
May 22, 2026

Texas Senate race: Republican divides and Trump's influence face a critical test
The Texas Senate primary has become a microcosm of the divide among Republicans in the country and a window into President Trump's influence.

NPR Headline News
May 22, 2026

Trump cancels AI executive order signing
President Trump struggles to make a plan for artificial intelligence regulation after initially taking a hands off position on the emerging technology.

NPR Headline News
May 22, 2026

NASCAR's Kyle Busch, widely considered one of the greatest, is dead at 41
NASCAR driver Kyle Busch has died at 41. At times a controversial figure, he was loved by fans and spent more than half of his life in the racing spotlight, much of that time in the winner's circle.

NPR Headline News
May 22, 2026

The DOJ wants to access the health records of minors. But why?
NPR's Juana Summers speaks with The 19th's Orion Rummer about a grand jury subpoena for the medical records of young patients receiving gender affirming care at a New York hospital.

NPR Headline News
May 22, 2026

What life is like in Cuba amid the oil blockade and possible U.S. military action
Raúl Castro's indictment is one of several recent developments raising questions about the possibility of U.S. military action as the U.S. steps up pressure for regime change in Cuba.

NPR Headline News
May 21, 2026

A nurse found guilty of negligent homicide is now a a sought-after speaker
After accidentally dispensing the wrong drug to a patient, former Tennessee nurse RaDonda Vaught was convicted of negligent homicide in 2022. She's now found redemption on the speaking circuit.

NPR Headline News
May 21, 2026

Summer tourism forecast: Worried with few Canadians
Inns and campgrounds in Maine are ready to welcome summer tourists. But many Canadians are staying away because of the beef between the two countries. And high fuel prices are an issue for everyone.

NPR Headline News
May 21, 2026

Netanyahu is accused of appointing loyalists to lead Israeli intelligences agencies
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is accused by former security officers of appointing loyalists to lead Israel's two main intelligences agencies, the Shin Bet and the Mossad.

NPR Headline News
May 21, 2026

Trump's Raúl Castro indictment sends a signal to Cuba
The indictment of Raul Castro is the latest move by the Trump administration to ratchet up pressure on the Cuban government.

NPR Headline News
May 21, 2026

Are bank accounts still safe in this era of rapidly advanced AI?
The AI model Claude Mythos was so powerful that Anthropic decided not to release it to the masses. Then the company put out a security tool to address software vulnerabilities.

NPR Headline News
May 21, 2026

From supply chains to access, aid agencies face challenges in this Ebola outbreak
Aid groups working to contain the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo say they are facing various challenges, including supply chain shortages, funding cuts, and access issues.

NPR Headline News
May 21, 2026

Star Wars returns to theaters with 'The Mandalorian and Grogu'
NPR's Scott Detrow speaks to Jon Favreau, director of The Mandalorian and Grogu, the latest movie in the Star Wars franchise.

NPR Headline News
May 21, 2026

After nearly a year at sea, the USS Ford finally comes home
The crew of the aircraft USS Gerald R. Ford was greeted by thousands of cheering family and friends as part of a process to ease sailors through a difficult transition after being away for months.

NPR Headline News
May 21, 2026

Republican congressman explains his objections to $1.8B Anti-Weaponization Fund
NPR's Juana Summers talks with Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Penn., about his concerns with the so-called Anti-Weaponization Fund.

NPR Headline News
May 21, 2026

Tennis Hall of Famer Lindsay Davenport on what to watch for at the French Open
NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with retired tennis star Lindsay Davenport ahead of the opening round of the French Open.

NPR Headline News
May 21, 2026

A stranger's compliment helped her feel confident after chemo
When Pat Gentile began to grow out her hair after chemotherapy, she was nervous to go to work for the first time without a wig. An unexpected encounter with a convenience store stranger changed that.

NPR Headline News
May 21, 2026

Why a decades-old forest planting practice from Japan is gaining traction in the U.S.
Across the U.S., communities are planting fast-growing Miyawaki forests to help neighborhoods cool down and adapt to the longer, hotter summers predicted as the climate changes. WBUR's Bianca Garcia begins this story on the East Coast and then hands the microphone to Northwest Public Radio's Courtney Flatt and Lauren Gallup.

NPR Headline News
May 21, 2026

American passenger feels 'betrayed' by federal order to stay in hantavirus quarantine
Two passengers from the cruise ship that had a hantavirus outbreak were blocked by the federal government from leaving the quarantine unit. One says she is being detained against her will.

NPR Headline News
May 21, 2026

Republicans to leave Washington without ICE funding vote
Congressional Republicans hoped to pass a bill to fund ICE for three years by the end of this week, but that plan faltered over disagreements with President Trump.

NPR Headline News
May 21, 2026

After 250 years, dozens of Colonial Army servicemen are laid to rest with honors
After 250 years, 44 Continental Army soldiers are being buried with honors in Lake George, N.Y., after their remains were found in a construction site.

NPR Headline News
May 21, 2026

Forecasters expect slightly fewer hurricanes than usual this year, but the risk of destructive storms is still high
Forecasters expect 8 to 14 storms will form in the Atlantic between June 1 and November 30. But the danger is more serious than the numbers suggest.

NPR Headline News
May 21, 2026

A trillion dollar question: Will SpaceX's Starship launch go well?
Ahead of a much anticipated IPO, SpaceX is carrying out a critical test of its giant, stainless steel rocket. Investors will be watching closely.

NPR Headline News
May 20, 2026

Gay rights and longtime Democratic Congressman Barney Frank dies at 86
Barney Frank has died. The longtime Democratic congressman from Massachusetts brought new visibility to gay rights. He also helped craft significant changes to the financial system in a generation.

NPR Headline News
May 20, 2026

EEOC wants to stop collecting data used to fight discrimination
Since 1966, companies have been required to send the federal government demographic data on their employees, part of an effort to combat discrimination. Under Trump, the data collection may end.

NPR Headline News
May 20, 2026

Advice for 2026 commencement speakers: Don't bring up AI
Commencement speakers who bring up the sweeping changes that artificial intelligence is driving are facing boos from the Class of 2026.

NPR Headline News
May 20, 2026

A virologist shares the history (and challenges) of developing an Ebola vaccine
NPR's Scott Detrow talks with virologist Dr. Thomas Geisbert about the vaccine used in the Ebola outbreak of 2014 and the challenges for developing a vaccine for this current health emergency.

NPR Headline News
May 20, 2026

In Georgia, Trump continues to show strength while Democratic voters come out in force
President Trump showed his strength in Tuesday's primaries. In Georgia, both Republicans who will advance to the runoff for governor claim to be like him, even though only one got his endorsement.

NPR Headline News
May 20, 2026

Cuba's Raúl Castro indicted over 1996 fatal downing of two aircraft
Miami prosecutors have prepared an indictment against former Cuban president Raúl Castro over the 1996 downing of two NGO planes that killed four people onboard.

NPR Headline News
May 20, 2026

Montana could soon ease restrictions on mining precious metals
Montana's 30-year-old restrictions on mining for precious metals like gold could soon be relaxed, as the mining industry makes a comeback in the U.S.

NPR Headline News
May 20, 2026

The DOJ is trying to let Trump and his companies off the hook for past tax problems
President Trump's settlement over the leak of his tax returns frees him and his company from any past IRS problems. Critics say that gives him a sweeping free pass from audits and tax penalties.

NPR Headline News
May 20, 2026

Supreme Court voting rights ruling could play a big role at the local level
The Supreme Court's recent ruling threatens the power of racial-minority voters in Voting Rights Act cases about not just Congress, but also at least 17 state and local governments, NPR finds.

NPR Headline News
May 20, 2026

Why the Supreme Court's voting rights ruling could play a big role at the local level
The Supreme Court's recent ruling threatens the power of racial-minority voters in Voting Rights Act cases about not just Congress, but also at least 17 state and local governments, NPR finds.

NPR Headline News
May 20, 2026

Former senator calls on fellow Republicans to talk with the president more
NPR's Juana Summers talks with Lamar Alexander, former Republican senator from Tennessee and governor of that state, about how he thinks current senators should respond to President Trump.

NPR Headline News
May 20, 2026

RFK Jr. fires two leaders of preventive health panel
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is shaking up another important scientific panel, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force.

NPR Headline News
May 20, 2026

What swing voters in North Carolina have to say about Trump, the midterms and AI
Swing voters from North Carolina weigh in on the economy, President Trump, midterm voting intentions and AI.

NPR Headline News
May 20, 2026

Ahead of the 'Survivor 50' finale, NPR's resident superfan ranks every season
Survivor 50 ends Wednesday night. NPR's Stephen Thompson shares what he thinks makes a good season of the show — and which season of all 50 is the best.

NPR Headline News
May 20, 2026

In Kansas City, World Cup preparations include a new transit system
FIFA host cities are gearing up to transport thousands of fans to stadiums for the soccer matches. Kansas city is going all out on adding new buses and routes.

NPR Headline News
May 20, 2026

The San Diego mosque shooting victims remembered as 'heroes' for protecting children
Amin Abdullah, Nadir Awad and Mansour Kaziha distracted and delayed two gunmen at the Islamic Center of San Diego. Their actions saved the many children and staff inside the mosque and cost them their lives.

NPR Headline News
May 20, 2026

Having trouble focusing on your book? Try immersive reading
Reading text of a book while listening to the audiobook is gaining steam among online book communities.

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May 20, 2026

How one Oregon city has raised a billion dollars for climate change
The Portland Clean Energy Fund has raised a billion dollars for climate change action via a retail tax on large corporations in the city. Other cities are starting to shape similar funds.

NPR Headline News
May 19, 2026

How the Ebola outbreak of 2014 was brought under control
Bringing the Ebola outbreak under control in 2014 was largely due to the extensive involvement from the U.S., through USAID, the White House, the CDC, and the military.

NPR Headline News
May 19, 2026

Trump's endorsement in Republican Senate contest in Texas changes race in final days
A week out from the Texas Republican Senate runoff, President Trump endorsed Attorney General Ken Paxton over incumbent Sen. John Cornyn, as early voting is underway.

NPR Headline News
May 19, 2026

Voice actor Tom Kane, known for 'Powerpuff Girls' and 'Star Wars' universe, dies at 64
The work of voice actor Tom Kane attracted fans across generations and genres, from Cartoon Network's The Powerpuff Girls to the Star Wars universe. Kane died this week at age 64.

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May 19, 2026

Israel allows women to take rabbinic test for 1st time, but not become Orthodox rabbis
After years of court battles, Israel will allow women to take the exams men take to become rabbis. It is a step toward expanding women's leadership roles in Orthodox Judaism.

NPR Headline News
May 19, 2026

Visually impaired people get to enjoy rock climbing with help from a volunteer
A rock climber is using his skills to help those who are visually impaired to enjoy the sport as well.

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May 19, 2026

Kentucky Rep. Thomas Massie fights for his political career without Trump's backing
A Kentucky primary will test whether Rep. Thomas Massie, who has clashed with President Trump, has enough support among GOP voters in his district. Trump is backing GOP primary candidate Ed Gallrein.

NPR Headline News
May 19, 2026

Democrats search for their policy agenda
A group of top Democrats from across the country met Tuesday to discuss the future of their agenda, beyond opposition to President Trump.

NPR Headline News
May 19, 2026

World Cup bike lane sparks fury from Mexico City sex workers
A new World Cup bike lane in Mexico City is sparking outrage among sex workers, who say it's pushing them off the streets and threatening their livelihoods.

NPR Headline News
May 19, 2026

Cuba is out of oil. What now?
NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with Jorge Piñon, an energy researcher at the University of Texas at Austin and a former oil executive, about the energy crisis taking place in Cuba.

NPR Headline News
May 19, 2026

President Trump promised to house 6,000 homeless veterans in LA. His budget funds zero
One year after President Trump's executive order to build housing for thousands of homeless veterans in Los Angeles, advocates say little has been done.

NPR Headline News
May 18, 2026

Three adult victims, two suspects dead after shooting at Islamic Center of San Diego
Three victims are dead, as well as two suspected shooters after a shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego.

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May 18, 2026

Ebola outbreak in DRC draws attention to Trump administration's dismantling of USAID
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda concerns public health officials because of its size and because there have been so many cuts in global health.

NPR Headline News
May 18, 2026

The All-American Rejects release first full-length album since 2012
NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with Tyson Ritter and Nick Wheeler of the All-American Rejects about their new album, Sandbox.

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May 18, 2026

High school students learn historic building techniques
The U.S. has many buildings that are centuries old, but most modern tradespeople haven't learned how to work on them. A New Hampshire program is teaching high schoolers these old restoration skills.

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May 18, 2026

The business of storage units is booming. We met Vermont's operators
Self-storage operators in Vermont report long waitlists and big profits. The state's tight housing market and rapidly aging population contribute to the growth.

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May 18, 2026

Jury dismisses all claims in Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI CEO Sam Altman
A jury in a California courtroom has dismissed all claims in the case Elon Musk brought against Sam Altman and OpenAI.

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May 18, 2026

Drake, in rebuilding mode, goes all in by releasing three albums at once
With his first major solo output since his battle with Kendrick Lamar in 2024 ended, Drake does what Drake has always done: puts out more music than most people could reasonably consume.

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May 18, 2026

Lara Downes - America 250 in Song - Imani Perry
Harvard professor and columnist Imani Perry explores the song "Amazing Grace," the presence and power of grace, the possibility of redemption and the necessity of forgiveness and empathy in the American past and present.

NPR Headline News
May 18, 2026

Through the American centuries, 'Amazing Grace' endures
The song, penned before American Independence by a slave trader turned abolitionist, has remained a source of comfort, inspiration and redemption.

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May 18, 2026

Is Kennedy heir Jack Schlossberg ready to lead?
NPR's Juana Summers speaks with Jack Schlossberg, democratic candidate for New York's congressional district and the grandson of President John F. Kennedy.

NPR Headline News
May 18, 2026

The National Weather Service is on a hiring spree ahead of hurricane season
As hurricane season approaches, the National Weather Service is on a hiring spree to make up for cuts it made last year under the DOGE initiative.

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May 18, 2026

Israeli Navy intercepts activist trying to break Gaza blockade with aid ships
On Monday, the Israeli navy intercepted a flotilla of 54 boats of activists headed to Gaza with humanitarian aid.

NPR Headline News
May 18, 2026

President Trump drops lawsuit against IRS
President Trump is walking away from a $10 billion case he filed against the IRS. But the resolution of the case is prompting House Democrats and ethics officials to cry foul.

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May 18, 2026

As Hajj nears, Pakistan pilgrims face uncertainty amid regional conflict
As millions of Muslims prepare for the annual Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca, Pakistan is sending one of the largest groups amid added uncertainty from the war in the Middle East.

NPR Headline News
May 18, 2026

NPR trims jobs in newsroom overhaul as it confronts era without public funding
NPR is offering buyouts to journalists as it overhauls its newsroom, with the threat of layoffs to follow. Two recent gifts totaling $113 million are primarily dedicated to NPR's tech infrastructure.

NPR Headline News
May 18, 2026

Thousands of U.S. countertop workers could have damaged lungs, safety expert says
Over 550 men in California have fallen ill after cutting natural or factory-made stone countertops. But epidemiologists say this isn't just a California problem.

NPR Headline News
May 17, 2026

San Francisco celebrates iconic peace activist Wavy Gravy's 90th birthday
The peace activist, counterculture icon and philanthropist known as Wavy Gravy turned 90, and San Francisco threw a big party.

NPR Headline News
May 17, 2026

Prayer festival calls for more religion in politics, not less
A prayer festival on the National Mall in Washington, DC was partially organized and funded by the federal government. Its evangelical messaging called for more religion in politics not less. Critics are concerned about an erosion of the wall between church and state. NPR's Emily Feng went to the event to understand the audience and appetite for this approach.

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May 17, 2026

Cineplexity: the best and worst of wedding movies
In this week's Cineplexity, where we examine life's complexities by talking about cinema, we're taking on the best and worst of the beloved trope of "weddings in the movies."

NPR Headline News
May 17, 2026

What motivated Chinese-born Uyghers to fight in Syria's civil war
Thousands of Chinese-born Uyghur fighters fled China to fight in the Syrian civil war. They say generations of political persecution in China motivated them to take up arms.

NPR Headline News
May 17, 2026

What scientists are learning about geoengineering from satellite pollution
Professor Eloise Marais from the University College London talks about her research on pollution from satellites and its impact on earth's climate.

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May 17, 2026

What Louisiana Sen. Bill Cassidy's primary loss says about Trump's grip on the GOP
GOP Sen. Bill Cassidy's primary loss in Louisiana shows the power of President Trump's opposition. It also highlights the importance of voting rules and maps.

NPR Headline News
May 16, 2026

Election day confusion in Louisiana after voting changes
The governor of Louisiana canceled the U.S. House primaries after tens of thousands of votes had already been cast. On Election Day, we hear from voters trying to make sense of the last-minute changes.

NPR Headline News
May 16, 2026

Iranian man barely survives bombing, but wants war to go on
An Iranian man who was buried under rubble in US Israel bombing campaign says he wants the war to go on, and destroy the regime.

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May 16, 2026

Understanding modern China through reporting on a hidden family history
While in China to cover President Trump's visit to meet with leader Xi Jinping, host of NPR and WBUR's Here & Now Scott Tong spent time learning about a difficult chapter in his family's history.

NPR Headline News
May 16, 2026

Reporter's Notebook: producing a great interview
The team behind NPR's Wild Card explains how careful preparation helps them produce interviews that reveal deep and surprising human moments.

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May 16, 2026

The lasting power of the show 'Survivor'
Ahead of the Season 50 finale of the beloved CBS show, two time "Survivor" player Rob Cesternino talks to NPR's Emily Feng about what gives the reality competition show such lasting power.

NPR Headline News
May 16, 2026

Life on the edge: why Indonesians living near volcanoes won't leave
Indonesia has more than 120 active volcanoes. On the island of Java, thousands live alongside Mount Merapi, constantly balancing risks -- and most say they won't leave.

NPR Headline News
May 16, 2026

A surprising solution to cut asphalt's impact on human health
Elham Fini, professor of Sustainable Engineering and the Built Environment at Arizona State University, talks about her work on the health impact of asphalt emissions and a solution that could minimize the harmful effects.

NPR Headline News
May 15, 2026

Iran has been confiscating property from critics of the regime
Iran's government has been confiscating property from people it deems traitors or critics of the regime.

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May 15, 2026

The White House is planning a big prayer event. Almost all the speakers are Christian
As the White House prepares for a prayer event tied to the nation's 250th anniversary, some question why the lineup is almost entirely Christian.

NPR Headline News
May 15, 2026

With plummeting support for immigration policies, Trump administration shifts approach
The Trump administration is shifting their public approach on immigration as Congressional Republicans push to fund ICE through the end of Trump's term.

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May 15, 2026

Under Trump, State Department language on migration echoes that of white nationalists
The State Department is changing the way the U.S. talks about migration and refugees, embracing the "Great Replacement" theory promoted by white nationalists.

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