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Trump says he intends to nominate loyalist Kash Patel to serve as FBI director
Monday, December 02, 2024
Trump's Trials is now Trump's Terms. Each episode, host Scott Detrow curates NPR coverage of the incoming Trump administration.
President-elect Donald Trump announced over the weekend that he would be replacing FBI director Chris Wray with Kash Patel, a longtime ally. Patel has made controversial statements about the agency. A Martinez speaks to NPR's Carrie Johnson.
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President-elect Donald Trump announced over the weekend that he would be replacing FBI director Chris Wray with Kash Patel, a longtime ally. Patel has made controversial statements about the agency. A Martinez speaks to NPR's Carrie Johnson.
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Family of Hostage Held in Gaza Still Has Hope
Tuesday, October 08, 2024
A year ago, a Hamas-led attack on Israel caused a horrific loss of life, started a war and now the aftermath threatens to further destabilize the region. In that attack, five of Abby Onn's family members were taken hostage. Two were killed, two were released, one remains in captivity. We hear how she and her family are marking the occasion and keeping hope that their final family member will be returned safe.
Listen to a special episode featuring stories of lives changed since last October 7th, in our podcast feed.
Listen to a special episode featuring stories of lives changed since last October 7th, in our podcast feed.
Morning news brief
Wednesday, May 01, 2024
The student-led occupation of a Columbia University building is over. Secretary of State Blinken is in Israel with a focus on humanitarian aid to Gaza. Florida's new abortion law takes effect today.
Trump must pay $9,000 for violating gag order in criminal hush money trial
Wednesday, May 01, 2024
Former President Donald Trump has been fined for violating a gag order and warned of jail time in a New York City courtroom. The decision came as week three of Trump's criminal trial got underway.
The Biden administration advances its aim to reclassify marijuana
Wednesday, May 01, 2024
The Biden administration moves toward reclassifying marijuana as a less-dangerous drug. The president pledged in 2019 that he would decriminalize marijuana and expunge prior convictions for pot use.
Ukraine presses military-age Ukrainian men living abroad to register for service
Tuesday, April 30, 2024
As Ukraine awaits for badly needed military aid approved by Congress earlier this month, it's not just weapons and ammunition in short supply. Ukraine also desperately needs more soldiers.
4 N.C. law enforcement officers were shot and killed trying to serve a warrant
Tuesday, April 30, 2024
Police said that four other law enforcement officers were shot and wounded while serving a warrant related to illegal firearms at a home in Charlotte.
Transgender rights advocates are celebrating a major legal victory
Tuesday, April 30, 2024
A federal appeals court has ruled health insurance plans need to cover gender-affirming surgeries. Trans people in West Virginia and North Carolina sued to get the coverage.
Americans are sleeping less because they're also more stressed, poll shows
Tuesday, April 30, 2024
Are Americans too stressed to sleep? A recent Gallup poll shows just how sleep-deprived we are.
Protesters at Columbia University are now occupying a campus building
Tuesday, April 30, 2024
Demonstrators opposed to the Israel-Hamas war continue to turn out at schools across the country despite the risk of arrest, academic suspension and police force.
Morning news brief
Monday, April 29, 2024
International arrest warrants could be issued for Israel's top officials. Pro-Palestinian protests at U.S. colleges show no sign of letting up. Spain's prime minister may announce he's stepping down.
Pa. voters talk how the economy may impact their choice for president
Monday, April 29, 2024
In Northampton County, Pa., voters speak out about how inflation affects their views on this year's presidential candidates.
Morning news brief
Friday, April 26, 2024
Student protests against Israel's war in Gaza intensify. The Supreme Court debated former President Trump's immunity claim. New York's highest court overturned Harvey Weinstein's criminal conviction.
Morning news brief
Tuesday, April 23, 2024
Gaza protests on college campuses stretch across the U.S. British lawmakers OK plan to outsource U.K.'s refugee system to Rwanda. Supreme Court to hear Starbucks case about fired pro-union workers.
The Senate is slated to take up the $95 billion foreign aid package
Tuesday, April 23, 2024
Following House approval of assistance to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan, the Senate is expected to take up and approve the measure. The bill could end up on President Biden's desk as early as Tuesday.
Tensions rise on college campuses as pro-Palestinian protests intensify
Tuesday, April 23, 2024
Turmoil gripped some of America's most prestigious universities on Monday as administrators tried to defuse campus protests over Israel's war in Gaza.
Opening statements to get underway in former President Trump's hush money trial
Monday, April 22, 2024
Twelve jurors and six alternates were finalized Friday in former President Donald Trump's New York criminal trial. After opening statements, the court is likely to hear from witnesses on Monday.
Morning news brief
Monday, April 22, 2024
Opening statements set for Monday in the New York criminal trial of former President Trump. TikTok faces what might be its biggest threat yet in the U.S. The U.S. Supreme Court takes up homelessness.
Morning news brief
Friday, April 19, 2024
Israel launches missile strikes on Iran. NYPD breaks up pro-Palestinian protest at Columbia University. Twelve jurors are chosen for former President Donald Trump's criminal trial in New York.
The selection of alternate jurors in Trump's N.Y. criminal trial resumes Friday
Friday, April 19, 2024
Attorneys have selected a jury of 12 New Yorkers for former president Donald Trump's hush money trial — as many as six alternates also need to be seated before opening statements can begin.