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Trump's state dinner for Xi features sea bass and a long list of tech titans

Fri, 09/25/2026 - 01:18

A tech-heavy guest list, the fashion choices of those on it, who sat where and what was on the menu marked the softer — often and glitzier — details of diplomacy as Donald Trump threw a Thursday night state dinner honoring China's leader Xi Jinping.

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Man shot during 2024 Trump campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, has died

Fri, 09/25/2026 - 01:16

James Copenhaver, one of three campaign rally attendees shot in 2024 during an assassination attempt on then-candidate Donald Trump, has died in Pittsburgh, his lawyer said Thursday. He was 76.

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Long agenda, short meeting: Trump and Xi meet

Thu, 09/24/2026 - 17:10

All Things Considered host Mary Louise Kelly talks with White House correspondent Emily Feng about the Trump/Xi summit.

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In one of their last votes before November, Senate GOP blocks effort to end Iran war

Thu, 09/24/2026 - 14:46

The vote on a war powers resolution introduced by Democrats came at a moment when some Republicans have begun to distance themselves from President Trump over the ongoing conflict.

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RFK Jr.'s ethics filing reveals book deals worth millions of dollars

Thu, 09/24/2026 - 12:51

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s annual financial disclosure reveals he has received two lucrative book advances and free flights from a friend while in office.

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Mortgage rates have just surpassed 7% for the first time in well over a year

Thu, 09/24/2026 - 11:01

Rates have climbed more than a full percentage point since the U.S. war against Iran started.

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The economic squeeze is pushing up poverty rates for older adults

Thu, 09/24/2026 - 10:00

Despite lower poverty overall, the rate for seniors has been steadily rising in recent years. A new AARP survey sheds light on how those over 50 are struggling in the crucial time before retirement.

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Trump and Xi strike cordial tone at summit amid underlying tensions

Thu, 09/24/2026 - 07:43

On Thursday, the two leaders will hold meetings where Trump and Xi are expected to talk about artificial intelligence, rare earths, trade and geopolitics such as Iran and Taiwan.

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Trump rolls out red carpet for Xi as high-stakes summit begins

Thu, 09/24/2026 - 07:43

On Thursday, the two leaders will hold meetings where Trump and Xi are expected to talk about artificial intelligence, rare earths, trade and geopolitics such as Iran and Taiwan.

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Judge restores journalists' White House access. And, Tucker Carlson on his MAGA split

Thu, 09/24/2026 - 06:10

A judge has ordered that the Trump administration restore journalists' access to White House. And, Tucker Carlson sits down with Morning Edition's Steve Inskeep for a Newsmakers interview.

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Needy couples got cash and a spending plan. Results were good -- and bad

Thu, 09/24/2026 - 05:43

In Liberia, joint financial planning boosted cash aid's benefits. It also had an unexpected consequence for some families.

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The Education Dept. hasn't been dismantled. It's become more inefficient, staff say

Thu, 09/24/2026 - 04:00

Education staff are being scattered across several other federal agencies. Despite the Trump administration's claims, employees say it's adding bureaucracy and making it harder to serve students.

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Under Trump, NIH funding disruptions have evolved. Here's what the numbers show

Thu, 09/24/2026 - 04:00

Stories of science funding being cut, labs shutting down and scientists losing jobs have flooded the media under Trump's administration. These six graphics show how those changes have affected U.S. biomedical research.

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Warren demands Trump officials explain removing a ban on interference in census data

Thu, 09/24/2026 - 04:00

Democratic Sen. Elizabeth Warren asked Trump officials to explain why the Census Bureau's parent agency cut a ban on political interference from its scientific integrity policy, as NPR first reported.

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eBay bans airbag sales as concerns about faulty or counterfeit parts rise

Thu, 09/24/2026 - 04:00

eBay became the latest online retailer to ban the sale of airbags and many of their components. Aftermarket parts can be risky if they turn out to be fake or defective.

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States threaten action against company earning millions off disabled vets

Thu, 09/24/2026 - 04:00

The investigations by attorneys general follow a recent bankruptcy filing in the face of civil lawsuits, falling revenues, and impending debt payments.

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Could the White House try its press ban again? A press freedom expert explains

Thu, 09/24/2026 - 03:44

A federal judge's ruling restored CNN, MS Now and Politico's access to the White House. Gabe Rottman says better procedure alone may not resolve the broader First Amendment fight.

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For their podcast, 2 elementary school students ask adults why they chose their jobs

Thu, 09/24/2026 - 03:42

Kids are used to being asked, "What do you want to be when you grow up?" Two students in Columbus, Ohio, flipped the script to ask grown-ups why they chose their careers.

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Judge orders Trump administration to restore journalists' access to White House

Thu, 09/24/2026 - 01:21

A federal judge ordered the Trump administration on Thursday to temporarily restore access to CNN, MS NOW and Politico, after they were banned from covering White House events by President Trump.

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Venezuela's acting leader promises elections at the 'right moment'

Thu, 09/24/2026 - 00:40

Venezuela's acting president, delivering her first address to the U.N. General Assembly since coming to power, promised elections and said the nation's people will determine the "right moment."

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