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npr 24h ago 30°

The longer the Iran war goes, the worse it could be for Trump. Just look at history

President Trump started a war with no clear end in sight. If his predecessors' experiences are an indication, conflicts don't bode well for presidential approval ratings.
npr 24h ago 20°

As overseas terrorists regroup, is the Iran war increasing danger in the U.S.?

Investigators in the U.S. search for motives in three recent instances of targeted attacks, and whether they are related to the war in Iran.
npr 19h ago 19°

The SAVE Act faces long odds in the Senate. GOP-led states are picking up the cause

Several Republican-led states are passing their own versions of the SAVE America Act, Trump-backed legislation that would introduce new proof-of-citizenship requirements to register to vote.
npr 42h ago 18°

Trump temporarily waives the Jones Act to try to lower gasoline prices. Will it work?

The Jones Act restricts which ships can carry goods between U.S. ports. Experts say temporarily lifting the act will do little to affect gas prices.
npr 24h ago 17°

It's called 'private credit' — and it could lead to big trouble on Wall Street

The risky lending business has been booming — but now its problems are becoming increasingly visible on Wall Street and beyond.
npr 24h ago 17°

Why Trump's attacks and threats to Iran's Kharg Island are a big deal

If the U.S. follows through on its threats to bomb the oil assets on Kharg Island, the war would likely escalate and oil prices would increase exponentially.
npr 48h ago 16°

Israel is a key issue in Democratic primaries as support for the U.S. ally drops

Support for Israel is down among Americans, particularly Democrats, with the last couple of years being a major turning point.
npr 22h ago 16°

Sen. Blumenthal discusses reforming DHS and his concerns about the war in Iran

Sen. Richard Blumenthal, a panelist in Sen. Markwayne Mullin's Department of Homeland Security confirmation hearing, discusses the reforms he wants for the agency and shares his views on the Iran war with NPR's Steve Inskeep.
npr 20h ago 15°

As Pakistan and Afghanistan declare truce, civilians in Kabul count the cost of war

At the Emergency Hospital, dozens crowded around a thick book to check the names of the victims killed in an airstrike on a rehabilitation center. The U.N. says over a hundred people were killed.
npr 3h ago 15°

Cuba readies for first Russian oil shipment of the year as energy crisis deepens

Cuba is preparing to receive its first shipment of Russian oil this year, just days after the government announced it was operating on natural gas, solar power and thermoelectric plants as severe power outages continue to hit it.
npr 48h ago 15°

The threats to Minnesota's Medicaid funds are unprecedented. Other states could be next

Hundreds of millions of dollars — and possibly billions — for the state's Medicaid program are in limbo as part of the Trump administration's crackdown on fraud.
npr 24h ago 14°

This tax season, there's a new deduction for interest on car loans

Taxpayers who purchased a new vehicle in 2025 may qualify for a new deduction on their taxes — even if they're not itemizing. But not everyone is eligible.
npr 24h ago 13°

Cursive is back. But should students be learning the skill?

A Virginia after-school cursive club went viral. More than two dozen states require cursive in their curriculums. Is it an effective learning tool or just nostalgia?
npr 45h ago 13°

The Fed to meet about interest rates. And, Sen. Mullin faces DHS confirmation hearing

The Federal Reserve is expected to hold the benchmark interest rate steady today amid economic uncertainty. And, Sen. Mullin faces a confirmation hearing to lead the Department of Homeland Security.
npr 48h ago 13°

Do you understand this billboard? If not, that's the whole point

San Francisco's streets are plastered with cryptic ads from AI startups. The strategy is intentional — but it's not without cost.
npr 48h ago 13°

The Federal Reserve is facing tough choices as the economy faces deep uncertainty

The Federal Reserve's job is expected to hold its benchmark interest rate steady as it faces inflationary pressure from the war with Iran — and a weakening labor market.
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