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Protests erupt as Elon Musk moves to gut government agencies

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The Trump administration is targeting agencies and slashing the federal workforce and one man is orchestrating it all, Elon Musk. The richest man in the world has been given access to critical systems across the federal government. Democrats on the House Oversight Committee attempted to subpoena Musk but were blocked by Republicans. Laura Barrón-López reports.
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Mideast leaders reject Trump idea to take control of Gaza

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Shockwaves continue to reverberate around the world following President Trump’s remarks about seizing control of Gaza and turning the war-ravaged area into a "Riviera of the Middle East.” Trump repeated his idea that two million Palestinians from Gaza should relocate to other countries. William Brangham discussed the reaction with Marwan Muasher of the Carnegie Endowment.
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Sen. Johnson says Musk's USAID closure 'tip of the iceberg'

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Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s nomination to lead the Department of Health and Human Services cleared the Senate Finance Committee with senators voting along party lines. It now heads to the full Senate for a final vote. Republican Sen. Ron Johnson of Wisconsin sits on that committee and discussed the hearings with Geoff Bennett.
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China responds to Trump with retaliatory tariffs

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President Trump continued to push his agenda on tariffs and immigration. China responded to Trump’s sweeping tariffs with counter-tariffs on certain American imports and an antitrust investigation into Google. Meanwhile, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the administration would consider an offer from El Salvador to accept deportees from the U.S. of any nationality. Amna Nawaz reports.
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Committees clear path for Gabbard, RFK Jr. confirmations

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Two of President Trump’s most embattled nominees cleared major hurdles on their paths to confirmation. The Senate Finance Committee voted along party lines to send Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s nomination to lead Health and Human Services to the full Senate and the Senate Intelligence Committee advanced Tulsi Gabbard’s nomination to serve as Director of National Intelligence. Lisa Desjardins reports.
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Netanyahu 'an impediment’ to release, hostage's niece says

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On Saturday, American Keith Siegel was brought on stage in Gaza City and paraded in front of a crowd and quickly escorted away. He had been held hostage by Hamas for 484 days. Siegel and his wife were kidnapped from their home during the Oct. 7 attacks. Aviva Siegel was released in November of 2023 during a week-long ceasefire. Amna Nawaz discussed the release with Keith Siegel’s niece, Hanna.
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Nir Oz begins long process of rebuilding from Oct. 7 attacks

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There are many kibbutzes that border Gaza and were attacked on Oct. 7 by Hamas. One with perhaps the highest death toll and greatest destruction is Nir Oz. As some of its members were released this past weekend after nearly a year-and-a-half in captivity, the community is facing the question of how to rebuild and how to be reborn. Producer Karl Bostic in Israel and Nick Schifrin report.
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ACLU sues Trump over trans youth health care restrictions

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The ACLU announced legal action against the Trump administration’s executive order that targets gender-affirming care for minors. The lawsuit says Trump’s actions are withholding lawfully appropriated funds and violating the rights of trans youth by depriving them of medical care "solely on the basis of their sex and transgender status.” White House correspondent Laura Barrón-López reports.
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The history and legacy of birthright citizenship in the U.S.

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On his first day in office, President Trump signed an executive order to end universal birthright citizenship and limit it at birth to people with at least one parent who is a permanent resident or citizen. A federal judge put the order on hold, but if upheld, Trump’s move could upend a 120-year Supreme Court precedent. Stephanie Sy reports on the history and legacy of that case.
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'Wicked' costume designer on his Oscar-nominated work

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“Wicked” is the latest version of an enduring American fairy tale. Among its 10 Oscar nominations, one is for costume designer Paul Tazewell. Senior arts correspondent Jeffrey Brown starts our coverage of Oscar nominees this year with this report for our arts and culture series, CANVAS.
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Coons says USAID helps keep U.S. safe and should continue

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The U.S. agency tasked with overseeing foreign aid is put on the chopping block with potential risks for national security. To discuss the fallout over USAID's future, Amna Nawaz spoke with Democratic Sen. Chris Coons of Delaware, a member of both the Senate foreign relations and judiciary committees.
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How tariffs work and the impact they have on the economy

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President Trump's tariff plans are leaving people with many questions about when they have been used in the past, what kind of effect they have had, how that squares with the president's arguments and their potential impact now. Economics correspondent Paul Solman reports.
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How Trump's tariff threats could affect American consumers

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The U.S., Canada and Mexico all agreed to delay the start of new tariffs and hold off for now the possibility of a tariff war among traditional allies. But significant new tariffs are still expected to take effect on Chinese goods. For perspective on the impacts of the Trump administration's tariff policy, Geoff Bennett spoke with Mary Lovely of the Peterson Institute for International Economics.
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Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on political response to tariffs

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NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Amna Nawaz to discuss the latest political news, including the reaction to President Trump and Elon Musk cutting USAID, the potential political impact of trade tariffs, Senate confirmation hearings and the Democratic Party elects a new chair.
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Canadian ambassador to U.S. hopes for ‘off-ramp’ to tariffs

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President Trump said Sunday that Americans may feel “some pain” as a result of the North American trade war that’s emerging after he imposed sweeping tariffs on Mexico and Canada. Retaliatory tariffs were quickly announced by Mexico, Canada and China, which the president also targeted with import duties. John Yang speaks to Kirsten Hillman, Canadian ambassador to the U.S., for more.
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The mental health toll of California’s devastating wildfires

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California officials declared this weekend that the last of the deadly fires that destroyed more than 16,000 structures were fully contained. As cleanup crews work to clear debris, contain toxins and evaluate damage, residents are grappling with the lingering mental health effects of this life-altering event. Ali Rogin speaks with Dr. Sheri Weiser to learn more.
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Why a deadly strain of bird flu is making egg prices soar

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During 2024, the average price of a dozen large, Grade A eggs jumped 65 percent. The USDA predicts prices will go up another 20 percent this year. A big reason for these sky-high prices: the bird flu outbreak that started in 2022. John Yang speaks with livestock economist David Anderson and virologist Angela Rasmussen for more.
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Former FAA administrator discusses state of aviation safety

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There’s been another fatal plane crash, this one in Philadelphia, as officials are still investigating Wednesday’s deadly mid-air collision in Washington, D.C. that claimed 67 lives. Randy Babbitt, a former FAA administrator and commercial airline pilot, joins John Yang to discuss the search for answers and the state of aviation safety.
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