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Medicare negotiations on drug prices can happen sooner for pills than many drugs that are injected.

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Trump aims to lower drug prices. And, Harvard's tax-exempt status threatened

Trump has signed an executive action aimed at lowering prescription drug prices. And, the president threatened to revoke Harvard University's tax-exempt status after it rejected government demands.

April 16, 2025
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The DOGE team may have taken data related to union organizing and labor complaints and hid its tracks, according to a whistleblower.

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Whistleblower says DOGE took sensitive data. And, Harvard rejects Trump's demands

A whistleblower who works at NLRB says that DOGE may have taken sensitive labor data. And, the Trump administration froze over $2 billion for Harvard after it rejected demands.

April 15, 2025
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  • Brittney Melton
A man chats on his phone at the booth for Huawei at the 21st China International Semiconductor Expo in Beijing, in November 2024.

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Why Trump exempted electronics from tariffs. And, Meta's biggest trial begins today

Trump spared electronics from his sweeping tariffs. Here's why he wants to levy semiconductors next. And, the Federal Trade Commission's antitrust case against Meta  begins today.

April 14, 2025
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  • Brittney Melton
People stand outside a brokerage house, as an electronic board displays shares trading, in the Central Business District in Beijing on Thursday.

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China hits the U.S. with hefty tariff. And, how free speech is shifting at colleges

China retaliated against the imposed U.S. tariffs with a hefty 125% tariff on U.S. goods. And, how people on college campuses feel about free speech since President Trump has been in office.

April 11, 2025
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  • Brittney Melton
President Trump talks to reporters about his tariff decision during an event with race car drivers and owners at the White House on April 9.

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Trump's 90-day pause on tariffs. And, how free speech in public schools has changed

Yesterday, Trump abruptly announced a pause to big, sweeping tariff hikes for most countries. And, teachers across the U.S. share how freedom of speech is changing in their classrooms.

April 10, 2025
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  • Brittney Melton
A man walks into a merchandise store displaying Chinese and United States' national flags, in Beijing on April 3.

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Trump's new tariffs take effect. And, the firings of federal workers can proceed

Trump's new sweeping tariffs took effect after midnight. China says it's toughing out the trade war. And, the Supreme Court ruled that firings of thousands of federal workers could proceed.

April 09, 2025
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  • Brittney Melton
Traders work on the floor Monday at the New York Stock Exchange in New York.

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Trump defends new tariffs. And, Supreme Court backs Trump in deportation case

President Trump defended his new tariffs and asked for patience as experts warn of economic repercussions. And, immigration advocates worry about SCOTUS' Alien Enemies Act ruling.

April 08, 2025
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  • Brittney Melton
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange on Thursday, which saw the worst markets selloff in five years.

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Global markets plunge due to trade war. And, 2nd child dies in Texas from measles

Trump's trade war against most of the world has caused global markets to fall drastically. And, a second child in Texas has died from measles as the outbreak continues to spread.

April 07, 2025
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  • Brittney Melton
A dog looks out from a cage at Auntie Ju's shelter for stray dogs on the outskirts of Bangkok on April 6, 2020.

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Has a shelter pet changed your life? We want to hear about it

National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day is on April 30. To celebrate, NPR wants to know how your pet has changed your life. We would also love to see photos of your purr-fect fur-ever friend.

April 04, 2025
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Stocks fell sharply in response to President Trump's sweeping tariff announcement Wednesday. The U.S. will impose a minimum 10% tax on nearly all imports, with much higher levies on goods from dozens of countries.

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How new tariffs will impact small retailers. And, key takeaways from Trump's 7th week

President Trump's new tariffs are expected to take effect tomorrow. Small retailers are bracing for the impact. And, Trump denies reports of Laura Loomer's influence in yesterday's NSC firings.

April 04, 2025
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World markets respond to Trump's new tariffs. And, TikTok nears its sell-by date

Trump announced new tariffs on goods from all countries yesterday. Economists are worried about the domestic and worldwide impact this could cause. And, TikTok nears its sell-by date.

April 03, 2025
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President Trump speaks at the White House on Thursday, when he signed an executive order targeting WilmerHale, marking the latest expansion of the president's campaign against law firms tied to his political enemies or investigations into his actions.

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How reciprocal tariffs could affect you. And, Maryland man mistakenly deported

Trump is expected to impose "reciprocal tariffs," which economists believe could be painful for U.S. consumers. And, the Trump administration says it mistakenly deported a man to El Salvador.

April 02, 2025
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  • Brittney Melton
Elon Musk wears a cheesehead hat as he speaks during a rally in Green Bay, Wisc. on March 30, 2025. An election to choose a new state Supreme Court justice takes place Tuesday and Musk has contributed millions to the race, hoping to secure a win for the conservative candidate.

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Local elections to watch today. And, concerns over Trump's 'Liberation Day' tariffs

Florida Democrats believe they have a chance to pick up one of two congressional seats in the special election races. And, Trump is expected to announce new tariffs tomorrow, worrying investors.

April 01, 2025
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President Donald Trump arrives on Air Force One at Palm Beach International Airport, Friday, March 28, 2025, in West Palm Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

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Trump doesn't rule out seeking 3rd term. And, a revamp of the Smithsonian Institution

President Trump says he isn't ruling out the possibility of seeking a 3rd term in office. And, an executive order targets the Smithsonian Institution to restore "sanity to American history."

March 31, 2025
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Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks during his visit to the Yad Vashem Holocaust Memorial museum in Jerusalem on February 16, 2025.

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U.S. revokes hundreds of visas to repress student activism. And, HHS cuts jobs

Secretary of State Marco Rubio says hundreds of visas have been revoked in an effort to repress student activism. And, the Trump administration plans to cut 20,000 jobs from health agencies.

March 28, 2025
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