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Republican leaders must find a fragile balance in the reconciliation bill between making deep cuts and protecting programs for the vulnerable. Also, an overwhelming majority of Americans say democracy is under serious threat, and USAID officially ends today. Want more comprehensive analysis of the most important news of the day, plus a little fun? Subscribe to the Up First newsletter. Today's episode of Up First was edited by Jason Breslow, Dana Farrington, Rebecca Davis, Janaya Williams and Lis...
Several Senate Republicans are attacking the cuts to Medicaid in the President's massive tax and spending bill, Russia unleashed a barrage of missiles and drones across Ukraine, and two firefighters are dead in North Idaho after an ambush by a sniper. Want more comprehensive analysis of the most important news of the day, plus a little fun? Subscribe to the Up First newsletter. Today's episode of Up First was edited by Jason Breslow, Ryland Barton, Kevin Drew, Janaya Williams and Alice Woelfle. ...
In 2025 America's car industry is encountering a new reality and has quickly shifted priorities to reflect changing winds in politics and the market. While the Biden administration was fully invested in electric vehicles and incentivized manufacturers to increase EV production, the Trump administration has set out to put all those policies in reverse. Today on The Sunday Story , NPR's Camila Domonoske explains how the car industry is navigating the country's changing priorities and what's next f...
The Supreme Court rules that individual judges don't have the authority to issue nationwide injunctions, but the court did not clarify the constitutionality of birthright citizenship. The Senate has a timeline to advance Trump's so-called "big, beautiful bill." Israel's prime minister denies a newspaper report that Israeli troops have been firing at will on hungry Gazans at aid distribution centers. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy...
The Supreme Court has come to a highly anticipated decision in the case related to birthright citizenship. The issue before the court was how lower courts should handle President Trump's executive order declaring that the children of parents who enter the U.S. illegally or on a temporary visa are not entitled to automatic citizenship. A conservative supermajority sided with the Trump administration's request to limit universal injunctions issued by federal courts. This episode was edited by Kris...
The administration has revealed new details about U.S. airstrikes on Iran's nuclear program, the Supreme Court hands down it's final rulings of the session today, and a new aid group in Gaza is drawing international controversy because hundreds of Palestinians have been killed while approaching the group's food distribution sites. Want more comprehensive analysis of the most important news of the day, plus a little fun? Subscribe to the Up First newsletter. Today's episode of Up First was edited...
President Trump ended the NATO summit in The Hague with a warmer view of the alliance. A federal judge has ordered the release of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who the government wrongly deported to El Salvador. And Senate Republicans have hit some roadblocks in the race to pass President Trump's signature policy bill by next week. Want more comprehensive analysis of the most important news of the day, plus a little fun? Subscribe to the Up First newsletter. Today's episode of Up First was edited by Rob...
New intelligence suggests U.S. strikes only set Iran's nuclear back by months, contrary to claims by President Trump, the President meets today with NATO members, and the nomination of a current Justice Department official to an appellate judgeship is drawing fresh attention to controversies inside the department. Want more comprehensive analysis of the most important news of the day, plus a little fun? Subscribe to the Up First newsletter. Today's episode of Up First was edited by Kevin Drew, A...
President Trump announced on social media that Iran and Israel have agreed to a total ceasefire, and the US Supreme Court says the Trump administration will be allowed to quickly deport immigrants to countries they are not from. Also, New York City's Democratic mayoral primary is today. It's a tight race that's brought attention to the city's ranked-choice voting system. Want more comprehensive analysis of the most important news of the day, plus a little fun? Subscribe to the Up First newslette...
President Trump says U.S. military strikes on Iran "obliterated" Tehran's nuclear program, Iran continues to send missiles into Israel, while Iran's ambassador to the United Nations denounced U.S. strikes on Iran's nuclear sites as "premeditated acts of aggression." Want more comprehensive analysis of the most important news of the day, plus a little fun? Subscribe to the Up First newsletter. Today's episode of Up First was edited by Krishnadev Calamur, Alex Leff, Andrew Sussman, Janaya Williams...
President Trump ordered the U.S. military to bomb three Iranian sites he said were crucial to that nation's nuclear ambitions. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
This week marks three years since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade , in an historic ruling that changed the landscape of abortion access. Since that decision came down, abortion rates across the country have actually increased, despite many states enacting abortion bans or severely restricting abortion access. One way many women are still accessing abortion is through abortion pills. The Network is a new series by Futuro Media and our colleagues at NPR's Embedded that looks at the s...
Israel warns of a "prolonged" conflict with Iran. But with the war now in its second week, do the two countries have the weapons to fight a sustained campaign? Plus, President Trump is pushing to pass his massive tax cut and spending bill by as early as next week. But can he overcome the opposition within his own party? Also, a heat dome is expanding across the country and millions of Americans could experience record-breaking temperatures in the coming days. Learn more about sponsor message cho...
A court says President Trump can keep control of the National Guard in Los Angeles, for now. Differences of opinion about whether to join Israel's war against Iran are dividing the MAGA movement, and EU Ministers are seeking a diplomatic solution to the conflict at a meeting with their Iranian counterparts in Geneva. Want more comprehensive analysis of the most important news of the day, plus a little fun? Subscribe to the Up First newsletter. Today's episode of Up First was edited by Krishnadev...
This episode discusses the latest developments in the Israel-Iran conflict, including escalating attacks and President Trump's mysterious signals regarding potential US involvement. It features a report from an attack site in Israel and an analysis of Trump's evolving position. The episode also covers a new report projecting the Social Security Trust Fund will run out of cash in eight years, potentially leading to benefit cuts unless Congress acts.
President Trump has intensified rhetoric against Iran and discussed potential US involvement in conflict, contradicting some allies. There are differing intelligence assessments on Iran's nuclear program between Israel and US intelligence. Separately, despite Trump's concerns for farmers, ICE continues to conduct workplace raids in agricultural and other sectors, highlighting an internal administration conflict.
Today's headlines cover Israel's expanded attacks on Iran's state TV amidst escalating conflict, updates on the suspect charged in the killing of a Minnesota lawmaker and her husband including details from security video and a discovered hit list, and the $7.4 billion opioid settlement reached with Purdue Pharma and the Sackler family. Plus, a look into the feasibility and cost of a US missile defense system modeled after Israel's Iron Dome.
Today's episode covers the arrest of a suspect in the Minnesota shooting targeting lawmakers and the ongoing, escalating conflict between Israel and Iran. It also previews President Trump's arrival at the G7 summit amidst trade tensions and reports on an unprecedented Department of Justice demand for Colorado's election records.
The U.S. faces a housing crisis and growing threats of climate change. One global city is tackling both problems at once, and U.S. cities are paying attention. In this episode of The Sunday Story, NPR's Julia Simon travels to Vienna, Austria to see how they make affordable housing that's resilient to climate change . And she meets politicians trying to build this "green social housing" in America. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy...
Iran and Israel traded military strikes overnight, raising fears of a wider conflict. Plus, a military parade will take place in Washington, D.C. later today, marking the 250th anniversary of the U.S. army. Critics say it's a vanity project of President Trump and are organizing No Kings protests across the country. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy...
This episode covers major news headlines: Israel's large-scale airstrikes on Iranian targets following escalating tensions, a court battle over President Trump's federalization of California's National Guard that was paused by an appeals court, the controversial handcuffing of Senator Alex Padilla at a Homeland Security press conference, and the House vote to rescind funding for public media, facing opposition and uncertain Senate passage.
This episode covers evolving public opinion on the Trump administration's immigration policies, revealing a divided country with nuanced views on deportations. It also details the EPA's plan to repeal limits on greenhouse gas emissions from power plants, a move met with strong reactions from industry and environmental groups. Finally, it explores a proposed Republican bill aiming to make colleges financially responsible for a portion of their students' unpaid loans.
With Marines and National Guard in Los Angeles experts weigh-in on the limits of what they can do. As President Trump's immigration crackdown expands, some workers without legal authorization are being driven underground. And, a federal court of appeals in Manhattan will hear arguments today as part of Trump's legal efforts to have his criminal conviction overturned. Want more comprehensive analysis of the most important news of the day, plus a little fun? Subscribe to the Up First newsletter. T...
Up First covers President Trump sending Marines to Los Angeles immigration protests, HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. removing all members of a key CDC vaccine committee, and a significant drop in fatal fentanyl overdoses among young people, discussing potential reasons for the decline and ongoing concerns.
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks with Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy about "bro" culture, his support of President Trump and what democrats could be doing better. Want more comprehensive analysis of the most important news of the day, plus a little fun? Subscribe to the Up First newsletter . Today's episode of Up First was edited by Reena Advani and produced by Adam Bearne. Our Executive Producer is Jay Shaylor. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Po...
Immigration raids in Los Angeles spark three days of protests. President Trump deploys the National Guard to the city against the wishes of California Governor Gavin Newsom. As federal judges serve as a check on the power of President Trump's administration, some judges extend their own power over the lives of those who work for them. And, six months after massive fires destroyed entire communities in Los Angeles, NPR kicks off a week of climate solutions reporting with a focus on housing. Want ...
Part 2: As North Carolina struggles to build back after Hurricane Helene, NPR correspondent Laura Sullivan travels to New York and New Jersey years after Superstorm Sandy to find how recovery efforts fell short. And we learn special interests are shaping how we put communities back together. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy...
Part 1: This weekend on The Sunday Story , NPR's Laura Sullivan examines how the nation is failing to rebuild after major storms in a way that will protect them from the next one. As climate-related storms become more frequent and severe, NPR and PBS FRONTLINE investigate the forces keeping communities from building resiliently, and the special interests that profit when communities don't. Despite billions in federal aid, outdated policies, weak building codes, and political resistance are putti...
The migrant at the center of a legal storm is back on US soil. Kilmar Abrego Garcia was mistakenly deported to El Salvador. He now faces criminal charges. Plus, World Pride is wrapping up in Washington DC with thousands set to take part in a parade close to the White House. And the latest sports news on the NBA finals and Stanley Cup. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy...
This episode covers the escalating public feud between President Trump and Elon Musk, sparked by a policy disagreement. It also examines a Treasury Department report indicating Trump's tariffs have generated nearly $70 billion, discussing who ultimately pays and the potential economic impact. Finally, it details a protest by migrants at an ICE detention facility in Miami over reported overcrowding and poor conditions.
