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State of the World from NPR

Russia Intensifies Its Air War in Ukraine

Russia ratcheted up air attacks by drones and missiles on Ukraine this week. The increase comes as President Trump has expressed frustration at Russian President Vladimir Putin's seeming unwillingness to enter talks to end the war. Trump indicated the U.S. would resume shipments of weapons to Ukraine that had previously been suspended. Our correspondent in Kyiv gives us the latest.

Russia Intensifies Its Air War in Ukraine

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Wednesday

President Trump speaks to reporters in the Oval Office about the travel ban and other issues.

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Trump bans travelers from a dozen countries, reviving a measure from his first term

The White House said the action was needed to protect the United States from terrorist attacks and other national security threats, and said the countries lacked screening and vetting capabilities.

Trump issues new travel ban covering a dozen countries

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Friday

President Trump speaks to reporters outside the West Wing of the White House, Thursday, May 8, 2025, in Washington.

President Trump speaks to reporters outside the West Wing of the White House, Thursday, May 8, 2025, in Washington. Evan Vucci/AP hide caption

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Roundup: Changes in immigration policies; Trump taps new surgeon general

The Trump administration announced plans, currently on hold, to deport migrants to Libya, even if they are not from the country originally, and offered a financial incentive for people to "self-deport."

Roundup: Changes in immigration policies; Trump taps new surgeon general

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Wednesday

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and U.S. President Donald Trump meet in the White House

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How Trump is reshaping U.S.-Canada relations

President Donald Trump hosted Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney at the White House Tuesday. The meeting comes at a time where relations between the two neighbors and allies are unusually icy.

How Trump is reshaping U.S.-Canada relations

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Monday

Law

When asked if he needs to uphold Constitution, President Trump says 'I don't know'

President Trump appeared on "Meet the Press with Kristen Welker" and was asked about the due process rights of immigrants. When asked if a he needs to uphold the Constitution, he said, "I don't know."

When asked if he needs to uphold Constitution, President Trump says 'I don't know'

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Sunday

Politics

Politics chat: Canadian Prime Minister at the White House, Trump comments on recession

We look ahead to President Trump's meeting with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, as well as comments he made in an interview with NBC News regarding a potential recession.

Politics chat: Canadian Prime Minister at the White House, Trump comments on recession

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Friday

National Security Advisor Mike Waltz speaks during a television interview at the White House, Thursday, May 1, 2025, in Washington.

National Security Advisor Mike Waltz speaks during a television interview at the White House, Thursday, May 1, 2025, in Washington. Alex Brandon/AP hide caption

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Roundup: Mike Waltz is out, young Democrats ask what's next, and can't let it go

Mike Waltz is out as President Trump's National Security Adviser, it's the first major departure for the Trump White House since the start of his second term. Then, young Democrats are expressing dissatisfaction with their party, and making moves: primarying sitting incumbent lawmakers in the House of Representatives.

Roundup: Mike Waltz is out, young Democrats ask what's next, and can't let it go

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Thursday

Politics

Waltz is out at the White House. What's next for Trump's national security adviser?

In the first big shake-up of his inner circle, President Trump said he's nominating his national security adviser Mike Waltz as his UN ambassador.

Trump shakeup

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President Donald Trump walks with Elon Musk's son X Æ A-Xii on the South Lawn of the White House, Friday, March 14, 2025, in Washington to depart on Marine One.

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Trump wants Americans to have more babies

President Trump has said he wants to be the "fertilization president," urging American couples to have more babies as birth rates decline in the U.S. This stance has also been adopted by right-wing activists that call themselves "pronatalists." What is this movement and how is the Trump administration responding?

Trump wants Americans to have more babies

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In this file photo from Feb. 14, 2025, Mike Waltz speaks with an official just outside the Oval Office where a copy of President Trump's mugshot on the front page of the New York Post is posted.

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Trump is sending his national security adviser Mike Waltz to the UN in a shakeup

Trump said he would make Secretary of State Marco Rubio his interim national security adviser. It's the first time since the Nixon era that one person will do both jobs.

Sunday

Politics

Politics chat: Trump meets Zelenskyy, China denies being in negotiations with U.S.

The Trump administration is in active negotiations for a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine but does not seem to be in talks with China over trade.

Politics chat: Trump meets Zelenskyy, China denies being in negotiations with U.S.

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Thursday

President Donald Trump holds.a signed executive order during an event to announce new tariffs in the Rose Garden of the White House, Wednesday, April 2, 2025, in Washington.

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How tariffs influenced Trump's first 100 days

Donald Trump has repeatedly said that "tariff" is "one of the most beautiful words in the dictionary." In his administration's first 100 days, Trump has introduced sweeping tariffs with a goal to reduce America's trade deficit with foreign countries and to increase domestic manufacturing.

How tariffs influenced Trump's first 100 days

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U.S. vs. China: Inside a great power rivalry

Trump changes tone on China tariffs, indicating rate may come down substantially

President Trump has begun speaking differently about tariffs on China, saying the rate will come down substantially. And while it's not clear Trump is actually changing policy, he is changing tone.

Trump changes tone on China tariffs, indicating rate may come down substantially

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Sunday

Culture

How your awkwardness can be your strength

Cringing at the time you gave a speech with spinach in your teeth, or accidentally liked an ex's picture on social media? Awkward moments have a tendency to haunt us – even ones from decades ago. Life Kit reporter Andee Tagle breaks down why we get so embarrassed about the things we do and how we can experience those feelings a little less.

How your awkwardness can be your strength

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Friday

President Donald Trump waves as he arrives at the White House on Marine One, Sunday, April 6, 2025, in Washington.

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Roundup: Immigration rulings; DOGE & Social Security data

On Thursday, the Supreme Court ruled the Trump administration must "facilitate" the return of a man it mistakenly deported to El Salvador. How is the White House responding, and what happens next?

Roundup: Immigration rulings; DOGE & Social Security data

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Thursday

President Donald Trump speaks during an event on energy production in the East Room of the White House, Tuesday, April 8, 2025, in Washington.

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Trump's tariff tug of war

After days of market turmoil, President Trump walked back some tariffs on some countries, but kept a near universal 10 percent tariff in place and increased tariffs on goods from China. What's behind the president's decision, and will markets continue to stomach such uncertainty?

Trump's tariff tug of war

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Wednesday

President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping walk together after their meetings at Mar-a-Lago, Friday, April 7, 2017.

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U.S. trade war with China escalates

Earlier this week, President Trump threatened to make the steep tariffs on China even steeper if China did not withdraw its retaliatory measures. Today, Trump kept his promise by levying a 104% tariff on Chinese goods that he then raised to 125% later in the day.

U.S. trade war with China escalates

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Tuesday

Students attend the University of Toledo commencement ceremony in Toledo, Ohio.

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Trump threatens to cut federal funds for colleges and universities

Dozens of American universities are under investigation by the Trump administration for use of DEI initiatives and alleged anti-Semitism on campuses. The message is clear: comply with federal executive orders and policy changes or lose federal funding. How are educational leaders responding?

Trump threatens to cut federal funds for colleges and universities

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Monday

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Baltimore Field Officer director Matt Elliston listens during a briefing, Monday, Jan. 27, 2025, in Silver Spring, Md.

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He has a Purple Heart & is a convicted felon. ICE wants to deport him.

An NPR exclusive: Deportation proceedings are underway for Jose Barco, an Iraq War veteran who was awarded a Purple Heart. Barco came to the U.S. as a child, enlisted as a teenager, and, after his discharge, was convicted of a felony. Immediately after being paroled in January, he was remanded to ICE custody, where he has remained since.

He has a Purple Heart & is a convicted felon. ICE wants to deport him.

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Sunday

National

HHS cuts could put families at risk when weather heats up

The entire LIHEAP office was slashed in the HHS firings earlier this week. LIHEAP provides heating and cooling assistance to low-income families--and experts worry that its disappearance will put families at risk in the upcoming heat season.

HHS cuts could put families at risk when weather heats up

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Politics

How the Trump administration is sidestepping the legal process for deportations

An investigation into the deportation supply chain and its hidden costs

How the Trump administration is sidestepping the legal process for deportations

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