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'Truly unprecedented:' Ex-DOJ prosecutor on 'weaponized' Justice Dept.
Published: October 10, 2025 17:05
A federal grand jury indicted New York Attorney General Letitia James Thursday. The charges, which include bank fraud, come after pressure from President Trump to prosecute his political foes. NPR Justice correspondent Ryan Lucas explains the case, and…
Poll: 59% of Americans disapprove of RFK Jr.'s moves as health secretary
Published: October 9, 2025 14:30
What people believe about health increasingly depends on how they feel about politics, according to a new poll. NPR's Yuki Noguchi reports.Then, NPR's A MartĂnez speaks with former U.S. Surgeon General Richard Carmona, who is one of six former surgeons…
A GOP push to restrict voting by overseas U.S. citizens continues before the midterms
Published: October 8, 2025 14:11
With the 2026 midterm election approaching, U.S. expatriates and their advocates say voting faces more uncertainty than usual, as Republican officials continue a push for more restrictions on overseas voters, including U.S. military members stationed…
Trump's power to deploy National Guard, explained
https://www.npr.org/2025/10/07/nx-s1-5564719/trumps-power-to-deploy-national-guard-explained
Published: October 7, 2025 14:54
President Trump is bucking tradition and legal precedent in pushing to deploy the National Guard to Democratic-led cities such as Portland, Ore., and Chicago due to what he says is rampant crime and to support his crackdown on illegal immigration. NPR's…
Illinois governor calls National Guard deployment an 'invasion' of his state
Published: October 6, 2025 14:15
Several clashes happened over the weekend between protesters and federal agents in Chicago. It comes as the Trump administration and Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker fight over National Guard deployments.Support NPR and hear every episode of Trump's Terms…
Gov't shutdown continues; White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt talks to NPR
Published: October 3, 2025 14:04
As the government shutdown enters its third day, the GOP-led Senate will vote for the fourth time on partisan stopgap bills. Meanwhile, the White House is threatening mass layoffs for federal workers.Then, NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with White House Press…
Retired general talks about president's use of the military in U.S. cities
Published: October 2, 2025 13:57
NPR speaks with retired Gen. Randy Manner, who was once a top official in the National Guard, about the president's use of the military in American cities.Support NPR and hear every episode of Trump's Terms sponsor-free with NPR+. Sign up at…
Trump says U.S. military should be used to fight the 'enemy within'
Published: October 1, 2025 14:55
President Trump told top U.S. commanders Tuesday that he plans to use American cities as a training ground for the U.S. military to fight what he called the "enemy within."Support NPR and hear every episode of Trump's Terms sponsor-free with NPR+. Sign up…
What's changed since the last government shutdown during Trump's first term?
Published: September 30, 2025 14:29
The last government shutdown was in 2018 during President Trump's first term. Republicans controlled Congress and needed Democrats to pass a spending bill — just like now. But a lot has changed.Support NPR and hear every episode of Trump's Terms…
DACA has bipartisan support in Congress, but Republicans are following Trump's lead
Published: September 29, 2025 14:47
Congressional Republicans are waiting on President Trump to signal he is ready to negotiate a permanent solution for recipients of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, or DACA. NPR's Ximena Bustillo reports.Support NPR and hear every episode…
Experts say Trump's guidance on hepatitis B vaccine and babies is dangerous
Published: September 25, 2025 14:03
In a press conference this week, President Trump said there's no reason to give babies the hepatitis B vaccine. But pediatricians and infectious disease experts say this guidance is dangerous.Support NPR and hear every episode of Trump's Terms sponsor-free…
Unease at DOJ as Trump threats get even more blunt
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Published: September 23, 2025 15:53
President Trump is openly directing the Justice Department to go after his political adversaries, adding to a sense of unease inside the department about job security and ethical obligations. NPR's Carrie Johnson reports. Support NPR and hear every episode…
President Trump pressures attorney general to investigate his political rivals
Published: September 22, 2025 15:21
In a social media post Saturday, President Trump pressured Attorney General Pam Bondi to investigate his political rivals, fueling concerns about the administration weaponizing the Justice Department.Support NPR and hear every episode of Trump's Terms…