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From NPR. President Trump announced Thursday that Attorney General Pam Bondi is out from the top job at the Justice Department. In a post online Thursday, Trump called Bondi a great American patriot and loyal friend who oversaw what he called a massive crackdown on crime. But Bondi faced bipartisan criticism for her handling of…
From NPR. More than 30 days after President Trump launched a war against Iran, he addressed the American people in a primetime address and finally made a case for the war. Host Mary Louise Kelly, NPR Pentagon Correspondent Tom Bowman and NPR National Security Correspondent Greg Myre discuss the Trump’s vision for the next phase…
From NPR. NASA says the Artemis II mission to the moon is proceeding as scheduled, following yesterday’s launch of four astronauts from the Kennedy Space Center. The astronauts will travel around the moon and back on a mission lasting about 10 days. The journey will cover a half-million miles. Check out NPR News Now wherever…
From NPR. In his first formal address to the nation since starting the war with Iran, President Trump says the U.S. will finish its military mission there in the next few weeks. Trump didn’t say much new, repeating that Iran’s military has been destroyed and promising more bombing to come. The president said the closure…
From NPR. The edgy Israeli film “Yes,” which opened last week in select theaters in the U.S., takes a hard look at the trauma and drive for vengeance that swept over Israel after the Hamas attacks in 2023. In the starring role is one of the most provocative figures of Israel’s performance art scene, 41-year-old…
From NPR. It is the 50th anniversary of Apple’s founding, and the company’s products have made a tremendous impact on the world over the last half-century. Recently the company has also taken some flak over CEO Tim Cook’s close rapport with President Trump. Cook told Good Morning America a short time ago that he’s not…
From NPR. Demonstrators rallied in support of birthright citizenship outside the U.S. Supreme Court. President Trump was also in attendance during the oral arguments. Reporters: Ximena Bustillo/NPR, Anusha Mathur/NPR Producer: Keren Carrión/NPR
From NPR. President Trump said he’s strongly considering pulling the U.S. out of NATO in comments to "The Telegraph." Speaking on Fox News’ "Hannity" last night, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the U.S. would have to "reexamine the value of NATO" once the war in Iran is over. Meanwhile, writing online this morning, Trump…
From NPR. In northeastern Syria, schools like this one have been turned into shelters as Kurdish families flee advancing Syrian government forces. Many have been displaced multiple times, as territory once controlled by Kurdish-led forces continues to shrink.
From NPR. A giant throne with a gold-painted toilet seat appeared in front of the Lincoln Memorial on Monday. Scores of people took turns posing for photos. The artwork is called "Throne Fit for a King" and critiques Trump’s focus on things like White House decor versus the economy. At the same time, the administration…
From NPR. We unpack the latest on Iran, Lebanon, troop movements in the region, and Iranian counterattacks. Then, Mary Louise Kelly and Greg Myre answer your questions about the latest news and their work on the national security beat, with a live Zoom audience of NPR supporters. Email the show at sourcesandmethods@npr.org (mailto:sourcesandmethods@npr.org) NPR+ supporters hear…
From NPR. The U.S. Supreme Court will hear a case tomorrow on the future of birthright citizenship. The case stems from an executive order President Trump signed on Day 1 of his second term in office, aimed at immigrants who entered the country illegally. But experts say the case could have on all families —…
From NPR. The national average price of gasoline has risen above $4 a gallon, according to AAA — more than a dollar above prices before the start of the war in Iran, although prices have yet to hit their peaks from 2022, when Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Prices vary around the country…
From NPR. President Trump is facing mounting problems, including voters’ views on the war in the Middle East and the ongoing shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security. Congress and the president have not been able to work out a compromise to fund the Department of Homeland Security, causing long lines at airports as TSA…
From NPR. NASA officials say preparations are going smoothly for a Wednesday launch attempt of the Artemis 2 mission, with the goal of sending astronauts around the moon for the first time since the 1970s. The four-person crew is in quarantine at Kennedy Space Center, where a 322-foot-tall rocket is being readied at the launch…
From NPR. Starting in 2029, the Oscars will move from ABC to YouTube. This could mean more viewers, longer run time, and potentially… more cursing.
From NPR. NPR International Correspondent Aya Batrawy explains to Sources & Methods host Mary Louise Kelly why winding down the war in Iran is likely to be very complicated. #sourcesandmethods
From NPR. It was an extremely warm winter in the Western United States, with multiple states setting new records this year. The Lower 48 states were nearly five degrees Fahrenheit hotter this winter, compared to the country’s average winter during the 20th century, according to NOAA. Nine states had their warmest winters ever recorded, going…
From NPR. Iranian missile fire has killed four Palestinians in the Israeli-occupied West Bank. Palestinians do not have the same protections that Israelis have from incoming missiles.
From NPR. President Trump claims that there is no automatic guarantee to birthright citizenship in the Constitution. But, will that claim hold up in court? The Fourteenth Amendment to the Constitution, enacted after the Civil War, was aimed at reversing the Supreme Court’s infamous Dred Scott decision, a ruling that declared Black people, enslaved…
From NPR. President Trump claims that there is no automatic guarantee to birthright citizenship in the Constitution. But, will that claim hold up in court? The Fourteenth Amendment to the Constitution, enacted after the Civil War, was aimed at reversing the Supreme Court’s infamous Dred Scott decision, a ruling that declared Black people, enslaved…
From NPR. Mexican officials say there was an oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico this month. They estimate the oil has spread more than 370 miles and reached at least seven nature preserves — but they don’t see major environmental damage. Check out NPR News Now wherever you listen to podcasts for more of…
From NPR. Maryland Governor Wes Moore says he is not now running for president, but he’s clearly giving a lot of thought to the challenges the next president will face. In an interview with NPR’s Steve Inskeep, Moore said the next president should acknowledge that some institutions were broken by Trump and cannot be revived.…
From NPR. The Senate has voted to fund much of the Department Of Homeland Security after a lapse of 42 days. The deal does not include any money for ICE — that division’s funding was supplemented with an extra $75 billion through the One Big Beautiful Bill Act last summer. The deal also does not…
From NPR. Asked what the next U.S. president will face in 2029, Maryland Governor Wes Moore said the country was “functionally broken” to elect Donald Trump for a second time. In an interview with NPR’s Steve Inskeep, Moore said “I think that the answer cannot simply be, well, now we’ve just got to put everything…
From NPR. President Trump says opening the Strait of Hormuz would be "a simple military maneuver." NPR Pentagon Correspondent Tom Bowman tells Sources & Methods host Mary Louise Kelly about what that operation could entail. #sourcesandmethods
From NPR. In honor of America’s 250th birthday this year, the U.S. Treasury says President Trump’s signature will appear on U.S. paper currency — a first for a sitting president. The announcement follows news last week that the U.S. Mint was cleared to begin production on a gold commemorative coin that would feature Trump’s image…
From NPR. The status of any ceasefire negotiations between the U.S. and Iran remains unclear, but the White House says productive talks continue. Meanwhile, thousands of U.S. paratroopers and marines are headed to the Middle East as President Trump weighs whether to seize Kharg Island, home to Iran’s main oil processing facility. Iran has warned…
From NPR. Maryland Governor Wes Moore served in Afghanistan, as an officer in the Army’s 82nd Airborne Division — the same unit that President Trump has ordered to deploy to the Persian Gulf region for a currently unknown mission. “We used to run battle drills on Iran and how complicated it was,” Moore said in…
From NPR. Maryland Gov. Wes Moore has turned aside speculation that he might seek the presidency in 2028. He is seeking re-election to his current job in 2026. But in an NPR video interview, Moore made clear that he has put a lot of thought into the challenge that President Trump’s successor would face upon…
From NPR. The Pentagon is sending thousands of U.S. troops to the Middle East. Is this an escalation or a warning? Host Mary Louise Kelly, NPR Pentagon Correspondent Tom Bowman and International Correspondent Aya Batrawy break down the latest about the war in Iran, including the prospects for an off-ramp. Join us next week on…
From NPR. Immigration and Customs Enforcement deployments to American cities are a central part of President Trump’s immigration crackdown. A new NPR analysis found that they also left local cities with a huge bill. In Los Angeles, the surge of immigration enforcement agents in June meant the LAPD had to spend big on overtime to…
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From NPR. Today there are more than 30 million Kurds in a contiguous area in Iraq, Iran, Syria and Turkey divided by external borders and historic internal differences. Nestled against craggy mountains in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, the ancient town of Akre has been the focal point of Nowruz celebrations for decades.
From NPR. Europe has come to grips with a new reality, ushered in by the Trump administration: Europe needs to commit more resources to its own security. That’s according to Sweden’s Chief of Defense, General Michael Claesson. In this sit-down with Mary Louise Kelly, Claesson unpacks the NATO alliance from a European military perspective —…
From NPR. The U.S. has reportedly put forth a 15-point proposal to end the war in Iran — and Iran has rejected it, saying it’ll end the war and strikes on its neighbors only if a list of Iran’s own conditions are met first. Meanwhile, NPR has learned that paratroopers from the 82nd Airborne Division…