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What is the ‘broligarchy’?

NPR’s Don Gonyea talks to Morgan Sung, host of the KQED podcast ‘Close All Tabs,’ about the rise of the ‘broligarchy’.

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Warren Buffett announces his retirement and warns the trade war will hurt America

The billionaire investor, now 94, also said he would be resigning as CEO at the end of the year. He spoke at Berkshire Hathaway’s annual shareholder meeting known as “Woodstock for Capitalists.” (Image credit: (AP Photo/Josh Funk))

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Week in politics: Will Congress pass the White House budget?

The Trump administration’s vision for the American workforce may fall victim to economic instability generated by the administration’s tariff regime.

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After paying people to leave, one federal agency is scrambling to fill positions

USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service has opened up 73 jobs to internal candidates. They include roles just vacated by people who are receiving full pay and benefits through September. (Image credit: Joel Robine)

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The most exciting two minutes in sports is a show of ‘Latino excellence’

Latinos, many from outside the U.S. mainland, have risen in prominence in horseracing, from the grooms to some of the winningest jockeys. (Image credit: Lydia Schweickart for NPR)

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Federal judge strikes down Trump order targeting the law firm Perkins Coie

The ruling from U.S. District Judge Beryl Howell is the first to permanently block an executive order issued by President Trump punishing a law firm for representing clients or causes he dislikes. (Image credit: Alex Wong)

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The Trump administration says it will cut EPA staffing to Reagan-era levels

EPA announced plans to reorganize the agency, moving science-focused staff into different roles and reducing the overall number of employees. (Image credit: Mark Schiefelbein)

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Radio Free Asia announces mass layoffs amid funding fight with Trump administration

Radio Free Asia is laying off about 90 percent of its staff meaning it is effectively shutting down. It says it can no longer pay people after its funding was cut off by the Trump administration. (Image credit: Rod Lamkey/AP)

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Why Hegseth wants to eliminate the Women, Peace and Security program

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth wants to eliminate the Women, Peace and Security Act. He doesn’t have the power to do so, but what is the act’s goal, and what does this mean for women in combat roles?

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Trump voters share what they think of the policies of his presidency’s first 100 days

We hear from Trump voters in Wisconsin, Missouri, and Colorado about what they think of the policies in the first 100 days of the Trump Presidency.

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Trump budget would slash rental aid by 40% — and let states fill the gap if they want

The proposal would cut off rental subsidies after two years for able-bodied adults. Advocates warn if enacted, the White House plan would tip many low-income renters over the edge into homelessness. (Image credit: Joe Raedle)

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House budget bill should preserve Medicaid’s ‘original purpose,’ says Rep. Jeff Hurd

Medicaid cuts loom over House Republicans’ budget reconciliation. Rep. Jeff Hurd, R-Colo. says the “right reforms,” like work requirements and stopping “improper” spending, could save money. (Image credit: J. Scott Applewhite)

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Trump again threatens Harvard’s tax-exempt status, saying, ‘It’s what they deserve!’

Trump’s comments on social media marked the latest volley in a battle between the administration and the wealthiest college in the world. (Image credit: Sophie Park)

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Trump is proposing Congress cut $163 billion in non-defense spending next year

These proposed cuts are to programs that Congress authorizes each year — not to spending on safety nets like Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security. More details are expected on Friday. (Image credit: Andrew Harnik)

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Legal veteran starts new firm to defend targets of Trump actions

With nearly 40 years of legal practice, lawyer Abbe Lowell has represented many powerful people. Now he’s starting a new law firm to represent those who have drawn the ire of President Trump. (Image credit: Eric Thayer)

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Trump sending national security adviser Mike Waltz to the UN in White House shakeup

Mike Waltz is out as national security adviser in the first big shakeup in White House staff since Trump started his second term. Trump will nominate Waltz to serve as ambassador to the UN.

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Rep. Jeff Hurd discusses movement by some Republicans to reject deep Medicaid cuts

NPR’s Michel Martin speaks with Rep. Jeff Hurd, R-Colo., about a movement by some Republican lawmakers to reject deep cuts to Medicaid, the low-income federal health insurance program.

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Asian American voters backed Trump in Nevada. Here’s how they feel about him now

After backing Joe Biden in 2020, Asian American voters in Nevada swung decisively toward Donald Trump in 2024. Now, they reflect on how his presidency is going so far. (Image credit: David Becker)

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Bipartisan push to ban lawmakers from trading stocks gets boost from Trump

Proposals to bar Members of Congress from trading stocks have stalled for years. But President Trump’s public support of the idea, along with the endorsement of a top Democrat could change the dynamic. (Image credit: BRYAN R. SMITH/AFP via Getty Images)

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Trump orders end to federal funding for NPR and PBS

In an executive order, President Trump directs the Corporation for Public Broadcasting to stop funding NPR and PBS, the nation’s primary public broadcasters. (Image credit: Charles Dharapak)

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Trump is sending his national security adviser Mike Waltz to the UN in a shakeup

New York Post is posted.’/> Trump said he would make Secretary of State Marco Rubio his interim national security adviser. It’s the first time since the Nixon era that one person will do both jobs. (Image credit: Andrew Harnik)

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Health care for transgender children questioned in 400-page Trump administration report

President Trump called for the report in an executive order, titled “Protecting Children From Chemical and Surgical Mutilation.” (Image credit: Evan Vucci)

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Waltz is out at the White House. What’s next for Trump’s national security adviser?

In the first big shake-up of his inner circle, President Trump said he’s nominating his national security adviser Mike Waltz as his UN ambassador.

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What to watch for when the White House releases Trump’s first budget proposal

President Trump’s team is expected to soon preview his first budget proposal. We explain what parts matter.

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President Trump’s Global Impact After 100 Days

Donald Trump has passed one hundred days in his second term as president of the United States. We look at how he is reshaping the US relationship with the rest of the world. (Image credit: JIM WATSON)

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Trump says he plans to move his national security adviser Mike Waltz to the UN

New York Post is posted.’/> Trump said he would make Secretary of State Marco Rubio his interim national security adviser. (Image credit: Andrew Harnik)

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The U.S. set the global order after WWII. Trump has other plans

From the ashes of World War II, President Harry Truman helped create global institutions that have defined international order. President Trump is moving aggressively to scale back that U.S. role. (Image credit: AFP)

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The House strikes a blow against California in a fight over EVs

California, which has the unique ability to set vehicle standards, has set ambitious rules requiring all new cars to be zero-emission by 2035. The fate of those rules is now up to the Senate. (Image credit: Apu Gomes)

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Education Department stops $1 billion in funding for school mental health

Congress created the grants in the aftermath of the school shooting in Uvalde, Texas. The goal was to help schools hire mental health professionals, including counselors and social workers. (Image credit: Jim Watson)

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Lawmakers demand answers after a Haitian woman dies at an ICE detention center

ICE says it is investigating the cause of death of 44-year-old Marie Ange Blaise in a Florida detention center on Friday. A local congresswoman says Blaise had complained of chest pains “for hours.” (Image credit: John McCall/South Florida Sun-Sentinel)

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