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Nobel Prize winner Machado says Venezuela is in 'chaos' under current regime
Alana Wise, NPR
The far-right leader of Venezuela's opposition party said that the current president is illegitimate and called for his removal.
Oct 11, 2025, 9:42 PM
Trump directs Pentagon to use 'available funds' to pay military during shutdown
Deepa Shivaram, NPR
President Trump's announcement comes days before active duty members would have missed their first full paycheck as the shutdown of the federal government continues.
Oct 11, 2025, 9:00 PM
Africa's oldest leader isn't ready to retire - and he's not the only one defying age
Kate Bartlett, NPR
At 92, Cameroon's President aul Biya is running for an eighth term on Sunday — a reminder of how Africa's aging leaders continue to cling to power, even as their nations face unrest, corruption, and calls for change.
Oct 11, 2025, 3:32 PM
Trump issues a Columbus Day proclamation to 'reclaim' the explorer's legacy
Ayana Archie, NPR
President Trump said "left-wing radicals" have tried to tarnish Columbus' legacy, and the proclamation is a way to preserve it. Some experts say it's a way to erase the heritage of Native Americans.
Oct 11, 2025, 10:01 AM
She posted about Charlie Kirk's death. Within eight hours, she was fired
Huo Jingnan, NPR
Alexandra is one of many people who lost their jobs for posting about the conservative influencer's death. She described the online mob that got her fired as "state-sponsored censorship."
Oct 11, 2025, 9:00 AM
National Guard troops begin patrols in Memphis
Juliana Kim, NPR
Guard members in Memphis are operating under the governor's command — unlike other cities facing troop deployments, including Los Angeles, Portland and Chicago.
Oct 10, 2025, 7:47 PM
Israel says it has begun a pull-back of troops in Gaza
Jane Arraf, NPR
Israeli forces have begun a pull-back of troops from Gaza Friday after Israel's cabinet approved a plan for a ceasefire aimed at ending the devastating two-year-old war.
Oct 10, 2025, 10:19 AM
Where has Trump suggested sending troops? In cities run by Democratic mayors
Juliana Kim, NPR
In just four months, Trump has suggested or ordered sending federal intervention to nearly a dozen cities.
Oct 10, 2025, 9:00 AM
Social Security workers say the shutdown has them unable to help with benefit letters
Ashley Lopez, NPR
Employees at Social Security field offices say the government shutdown has left them unable to carry out an important service: help recipients with benefit verification letters.
Oct 10, 2025, 9:00 AM
White House claims "more than 1,000%" rise in assaults on ICE agents, data says otherwise
Allison Sherry, NPR
Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers claim assaults on their officers are up sharply since June. There's no public evidence that number is true.
Oct 10, 2025, 4:01 AM
Dominion, the voting tech company at the center of false 2020 claims, is sold
NPR Washington Desk, NPR
Dominion Voting Systems, the company at the center of false fraud claims about the 2020 election, has been acquired by an entity called Liberty Vote.
Oct 9, 2025, 9:32 PM
Letitia James, who prosecuted Trump in N.Y., is indicted on one count of bank fraud
Carrie Johnson, NPR
The indictment comes after steady pressure from President Trump to prosecute James, who successfully sued Trump and his company for inflating the value of some of its properties.
Oct 9, 2025, 9:05 PM
Once the Gaza ceasefire goes into effect, what happens next? Here's what to know
Ruth Sherlock, NPR
Israel and Hamas have reached an agreement for the "first phase" of a plan promoted by President Trump to end the war in Gaza. A ceasefire is expected to go into effect after an Israeli Cabinet vote.
Oct 9, 2025, 8:00 PM
How the Trump administration is reshaping the military
Tonya Mosley, NPR
President Trump is deploying National Guard troops to U.S. cities, erasing "woke" in the military and striking alleged drug boats off Venezuela. The Atlantic's Nancy Youssef discusses what this means.
Oct 9, 2025, 4:51 PM
China curbs rare earth exports, raising stakes before Trump-Xi talks
John Ruwitch, NPR
Analysts say Thursday's announcement is China's bid to strengthen its leverage in trade talks with the U.S., ahead of a planned leaders' meeting.
Oct 9, 2025, 12:46 PM
In Utah, a group that helped prompt the redistricting says it's acting on faith
Saige Miller, NPR
Mormon Women for Ethical Government was one of the plaintiffs in a lawsuit that could overturn Utah's Republican-leaning map for U.S. House seats. That could matter in next year's elections.
Oct 9, 2025, 10:00 AM
Trump's use of National Guard strays from role as 'minutemen,' military experts say
Juliana Kim, NPR
Military experts say they also worry how these new deployments will affect recruitment and public trust.
Oct 9, 2025, 9:00 AM
Israel and Hamas agree on the "first phase" of Gaza ceasefire deal
Greg Myre, NPR
The deal raises the possibility that the war may now be over, ending the bloodiest fighting ever between Israelis and Palestinians.
Oct 8, 2025, 11:24 PM
Democrats to force vote to limit Trump war powers after U.S. strikes on suspected 'drug boats'
Claudia Grisales, NPR
Democratic Senators will force vote on a war powers resolution seeking to limit President Trump's unprecedented use of military strikes against suspected drug traffickers
Oct 8, 2025, 6:38 PM
Scientist on front lines of overdose crisis receives MacArthur 'genius' award
Brian Mann, NPR
Nabarun Dasgupta was recognized with a MacArthur "genius" award for work studying the deadly overdose crisis. He's also a front-line organizer, helping people survive.
Oct 8, 2025, 4:01 PM
How flights are impacted by the government shutdown. And, James Comey's arraignment
Brittney Melton, NPR
Air traffic controllers are facing a staffing shortage and the government shutdown is making it worse. And, former FBI Director James Comey appears in court today to face felony charges.
Oct 8, 2025, 11:23 AM
Shutdowns serve as excuse for GOP and Democrats to spend more, says Sen. Ron Johnson
Obed Manuel, NPR
Sen. Ron Johnson, a Republican from Wisconsin, has a plan for how to avoid shutdown showdown negotiations, but it wouldn't be popular with Congress' "uniparty," he told NPR.
Oct 8, 2025, 10:46 AM
Democrats take legal aim at "the Radical Left" language during shutdown
Kirk Siegler, NPR
Democrats and a federal union argue the Trump administration's language posted on federal agency websites and in some emails blaming the 'Radical Left Democrat' for the government shutdown is in violation of a 1939 federal law.
Oct 7, 2025, 7:35 PM
White House floats no back pay for some furloughed federal workers despite 2019 law
Stephen Fowler, NPR
A new draft White House memo suggests a 2019 law signed by President Trump that guarantees federal employees get paid after a shutdown ends would not apply to furloughed workers.
Oct 7, 2025, 5:16 PM
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