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Watch: S2025 E78

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News Wrap: Astronauts return after 9 months stuck in space

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In our news wrap Tuesday, two American astronauts stuck in space since last year are finally back on Earth, Senate Minority Leader Schumer brushed off Democratic calls to step aside, the board of the U.S. Institute of Peace has shrunk to just three members after a dramatic stand-off between the Trump administration and the independent non-profit and Hungary passed a law that bans Pride events.

Trump pushback on judges challenges U.S. checks and balances

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President Trump called for the impeachment of the judge who ordered a halt to the deportations of hundreds of Venezuelan migrants. The threat comes after Judge James Boasberg also scolded the administration for failing to answer questions about the deportations. Attorney General Pam Bondi said the DOJ would look into taking action against Boasberg. Laura Barrón-López reports.

New York Gov. Hochul on pushing back against Trump

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As President Trump’s cost-cutting agenda continues through the government, Democratic governors are looking to recruit fired federal workers to their states. The state of New York launched a campaign for those impacted by DOGE cuts. Amna Nawaz discussed the effort, and other ways New York is pushing back against the Trump administration, with Gov. Kathy Hochul.

'Soldiers and Kings' explores the world of human smuggling

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An archaeologist is providing a different lens on the tension at the southern U.S. border, one that applies deep-dive anthropology to learn more about migration. Senior arts correspondent Jeffrey Brown spoke with National Book Award-winning author Jason De León, whose work explores the clandestine world of human smuggling, for our arts and culture series, CANVAS.

Pentagon history purge highlights which stories are told

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The Trump administration’s efforts to strip diversity, equity and inclusion prompted the Defense Department to remove thousands of pages and images honoring the contributions of women and people of color. The Pentagon is restoring some of those web pages, saying the removal was a mistake. For a deeper look at what stories are told and which are ignored, Geoff Bennett spoke with Don Moynihan.

Police lack training to respond to people with disabilities

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The percentage of people diagnosed with autism has more than quadrupled over two decades. Still, explicit training for law enforcement to respond to this population and people with other developmental or intellectual disabilities is rare. Misunderstandings between officers and people with disabilities can lead to tragic consequences. Judy Woodruff reports for our series, Disability Reframed.

'Murder the Truth' examines effort to silence journalists

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The Supreme Court ruled in 1964 that journalistic organizations were protected from libel or defamation lawsuits brought by a public figure unless that plaintiff could prove the journalists had acted intentionally. The book, “Murder the Truth," documents a well-funded effort to undo that longstanding protection. William Brangham spoke with author David Enrich for our series, On Democracy.

News Wrap: 40 dead after storms spawned dozens of tornadoes

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In our news wrap Monday, more than 40 people were killed in a series of storms that ravaged the central and southeastern U.S., President Trump is warning Iran that it will 'suffer the consequences' if Houthi rebels in Yemen carry out further attacks on shipping routes and North Macedonian authorities are seeking answers after a nightclub fire killed at least 59 people.

Trump defends using Alien Enemies Act to deport Venezuelans

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A U.S. federal judge asked the Trump administration to explain how it failed to act on its court order to halt the deportation of hundreds of Venezuelan migrants, including alleged gang members, escalating the confrontation between the President and the federal judiciary. Laura Barrón-López reports.

What is Voice of America and why Trump is dismantling it

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For the better part of a century, Voice of America has broadcast into countries whose governments censored free information. The Trump administration has dismantled VOA's parent organization, put all of its employees on leave and ended funding for independent media agencies. Nick Schifrin discussed the move with Mike Abramovitz, the president of Voice of America since last year.

Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on Democrats clashing

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NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Geoff Bennett to discuss the latest political news, including members of the Democratic Party debating how to govern in the minority, how Congress narrowly avoided a government shutdown and President Trump's latest approval ratings.

U.S. deports hundreds of Venezuelans under 18th century law

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Nearly 300 Venezuelans are now in El Salvador after being deported from the U.S. without a hearing, despite a federal judge’s order blocking the move. The Trump administration says they are members of a notorious gang called Tren de Aragua and summarily deported them under the Alien Enemies Act of 1798. Katherine Yon Ebright, counsel at the Brennan Center for Justice, joins John Yang to discuss.

News Wrap: Deadly U.S. storms leave trail of destruction

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In our news wrap Sunday, the death toll from extreme weather across the central and southern U.S. rose to 35, a nightclub fire in North Macedonia killed at least 59 people, the U.S. and Houthi rebels in Yemen both vowed to escalate fighting, and two NASA astronauts greeted their replacements aboard the International Space Station.

How DOGE’s cutbacks at the FAA could affect aviation safety

6m 40s

President Trump's drive to shrink the federal workforce has touched nearly every agency, including the Federal Aviation Administration. It comes amid rising public concern about air safety after recent incidents, including January's mid-air collision of a passenger jet and an Army helicopter. John Yang speaks with Isaac Stanley-Becker, a staff writer for The Atlantic, about layoffs at the FAA.

Why we’re ‘perilously close’ to a global warming threshold

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This past week, the EPA said it is reconsidering the scientific finding that greenhouse gases are a danger to public health. This comes as research shows average global temperatures in 2024 likely rose above a 1.5 degree Celsius threshold that for years has been a red line for climate change. Ali Rogin speaks with Michael Mann at the University of Pennsylvania to learn more.

News Wrap: Israeli airstrikes kill 9 people in northern Gaza

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In our news wrap Saturday, Israeli strikes killed nine people in Gaza as talks with Hamas on the next phase of the ceasefire remain stalled, U.S. forces struck Yemen’s capital in an effort to stop Houthi attacks, the U.S. expelled South Africa’s ambassador, journalists at the federally funded news outlet VOA were put on leave, and two stranded astronauts are one step closer to coming home.

What’s causing a multi-day outbreak of deadly tornadoes

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A second round of violent weather is barreling across the central and southern U.S. after a deadly and destructive Friday night. The storms have spawned tornadoes and fanned wildfires and dust storms that claimed at least 17 lives. John Yang speaks with Matthew Cappucci, senior meteorologist at MyRadar, who is in Mississippi tracking the storms.

Why Gen Z is ditching college for training in skilled trades

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As the average cost of college in the United States soars, more young people are being drawn to skilled trades. It’s part of a career rethink among members of Gen Z, who have been called the “toolbelt generation.” Special correspondent Christopher Booker reports.

How children are being victimized in Sudan’s civil war

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This week, the head of the United Nations Children’s Fund told global leaders that Sudan’s humanitarian crisis is the world’s biggest and most devastating. A new UNICEF report says 30 million people in Sudan are in need of aid, more than half of them children. Many of them face daily threats of violence and sexual assault. Ali Rogin speaks with UNICEF spokesperson Tess Ingram to learn more.

Ethics expert breaks down Trump’s conflicts of interest

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It’s been less than two months since President Trump took office. In that time, Trump, his family and administration members have seen personal and financial gain in ways aided by their power and influence. This week, the president lined up Teslas at the White House to help Elon Musk as Tesla stocks plummeted. Laura Barrón-López discussed more with Don Fox.

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