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Signage for the US government's humanitarian agency USAID is seen on a cargo container beside a tricycle in Manila on Feb. 4.

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Trump administration cuts most USAID programs. And, the ethics of leaving your job

Nearly all USAID programs have been eliminated. One official says it's a "global health massacre." And, a federal judge will hear arguments over the decision to fire thousands of probationary workers.

February 27, 2025
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  • Brittney Melton
Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, R-La., (right) departs a news conference alongside House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-La., at the U.S. Capitol on Tuesday.

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The House passed a budget resolution. What's next? And, a tactic to decrease bird flu

House Republicans rallied together yesterday to pass multitrillion-dollar plan to address defense, immigration and more. And, why farmers don't like the idea of vaccinating poultry for bird flu.

February 26, 2025
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  • Brittney Melton
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For Women's History Month, NPR wants to know who has made an impact in your life

Is there a woman who has impacted your life in a profound way? NPR wants to hear your story.

February 26, 2025
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  • Suzanne Nuyen
An aerial view shows the long-depleted Colorado River (L) as it flows between California (R) and Arizona, and an irrigation ditch (R) carrying river water toward Quechan tribal land on May 26, 2023 near Winterhaven, Calif.

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Trump's funding freeze threatens key river. And, U.S. votes against Ukraine peace plan

Trump's funding freezes could threaten the Colorado River. Some money was intended to keep the shrinking river flowing. And, the U.S. voted against a U.N. peace resolution for Ukraine.

February 25, 2025
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  • Brittney Melton
Collage a musician photographed by Matheus Sastre (left), Cheryl LaRoche (middle), and Sharon Sheppard (right)

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This Black History Month, we're highlighting stories from community changemakers

Black history happens every day, and the stories from NPR listeners are good examples of that. From becoming the first Black mayor of a town to singing music about change, these stories matter.

February 24, 2025
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  • Brittney Melton
President Trump returns to the White House on Feb. 19 after spending the weekend and the first two days of the week in Florida.

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Macron, Trump to discuss Ukraine peace plan. And, Greenpeace faces $300 million lawsuit

French President Emmanuel Macron is set to present the European peace plan for Ukraine to President Trump today. And, Greenpeace faces a lawsuit that could shut it down.

February 24, 2025
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  • Brittney Melton
FEMA has helped develop building codes for decades, including standards that reduce the risk that houses will flood in storms and hurricanes. That work is being pulled back under the Trump Administration.

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Israel says returned body isn't a hostage. And, FEMA cuts building code efforts

FEMA has cut employees and is now halting efforts to improve building codes. And, Israel says one of the bodies Hamas returned does not belong to any known hostage.

February 21, 2025
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  • Brittney Melton
Elon Musk speaks as President Trump looks on in the Oval Office of the White House on Feb. 11.

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DOGE saved far less than claimed. And, Trump blames Zelenskyy for Russia's invasion

An online tracker claims DOGE has saved $55 billion in federal spending, but NPR has found this to be false. And, Trump blames the Ukrainian president for Russia's invasion. 

February 20, 2025
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  • Brittney Melton
In this photo illustration, vials of measles, mumps and rubella vaccine are displayed on a counter at a Walgreens Pharmacy in California during an outbreak in 2015.

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Measles spreads in Texas. And, how U.S. funding cuts could benefit China

A measles outbreak in West Texas has sparked concern as cases have more than doubled since last week. And, China seeks to support pro-democracy groups in the U.S.

February 19, 2025
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  • Brittney Melton
New York Governor Kathy Hochul, at left, has signaled she may use her authority to force New York City Mayor Eric Adams, a fellow Democrat, from office.  Hochul said she plans to meet with "key leaders" on Tuesday before reaching a decision about what she described as "troubling" conduct.

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NYC mayor could be removed from office. And, concerns over peace talks for Ukraine

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul signaled she may use her authority to remove New York City Mayor Eric Adams from office. And, high-stakes negotiations to end the war in Ukraine begin today.

February 18, 2025
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  • Brittney Melton
President Donald Trump signs an executive order withholding federal funding from schools and universities that impose a COVID-19 vaccine mandate in the Oval Office on Feb. 14, 2025. Many of Trump's executive actions are facing legal challenges in the courts.

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A look at Trump's first month in office. And, how to beat parental burnout

Trump was sworn into his second term four weeks ago. Here's a look at what he's done since then. And, Marco Rubio takes his first trip to the Middle East as secretary of state.

February 17, 2025
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  • Brittney Melton
Members of the U.S. Marine Corps patrol the U.S.-Mexico border area as seen from San Diego on Feb. 7.

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New poll shows more support for immigration restrictions. And, this week in DOGE

Despite divisions over Trump's immigration crackdowns, Americans show growing support for immigration restrictions. And, several top federal prosecutors resign over pressure to drop Eric Adams' corruption case.

February 14, 2025
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  • Suzanne Nuyen
President Donald Trump's nominee to be Secretary of Education Linda McMahon arrives to meet with Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) in the Russell Senate Office Building on Dec. 9, 2024.

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Linda McMahon faces confirmation hearing. And, Trump, Putin agree to meet

What to know about Trump's pick for education secretary, Linda McMahon, who faces her confirmation hearing today. And, Trump agrees to meet with Putin to kick off talks to end the war in Ukraine.

February 13, 2025
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  • Suzanne Nuyen
The General Services Administration is bracing for deep cuts under the new Trump administration.

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GSA staff faces massive cuts. And, could NASA launch a Mars mission?

The General Services Administration plans to cut its budget in half and ramp up monitoring of staff. And, Elon Musk could help propel a NASA Mars program — or delay it for another generation.

February 12, 2025
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  • Suzanne Nuyen
Jordan's King Abdullah II (L) speaks to U.S. President Donald Trump before a meeting in the Oval Office of the White House June 25, 2018 in Washington, DC.

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Trump and Jordan's king meet on Gaza's future. And, U.S. math and reading scores

Trump and Jordan's King Abdullah will meet to discuss Gaza's future. And, a deep dive into U.S. reading and math scores — and what schools can do about them.

February 11, 2025
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