Saturday, 25 April 2026

NPR News: DOJ wants to shield its lawyers from outside scrutiny. Critics worry about oversight

DOJ wants to shield its lawyers from outside scrutiny. Critics worry about oversight
Critics say the proposed rule to let the DOJ step into state bar investigations could weaken one of the last independent checks on government lawyers.

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NPR News: Iran's foreign minister awaits U.S. delegation to Pakistan for peace talks

Iran's foreign minister awaits U.S. delegation to Pakistan for peace talks
Iran's Abbas Araghchi arrived in Islamabad on Friday, as the White House confirmed Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner will travel there Saturday to try to "move the ball forward towards a deal."

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NPR News: Iran's foreign minister awaits U.S. delegation to Pakistan for peace talks

Iran's foreign minister awaits U.S. delegation to Pakistan for peace talks
Iran's Abbas Araghchi arrived in Islamabad on Friday, as the White House confirmed Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner will travel there Saturday to try to "move the ball forward towards a deal."

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Friday, 24 April 2026

NPR News: Justice Department to allow firing squads for executions in move to ramp up capital punishment

Justice Department to allow firing squads for executions in move to ramp up capital punishment
The Justice Department will adopt firing squad as a permitted method of execution as the Trump administration moves to ramp up and expedite capital punishment cases.

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Thursday, 23 April 2026

NPR News: Trump administration vows crackdown on Chinese firms 'exploiting' U.S. AI models

Trump administration vows crackdown on Chinese firms 'exploiting' U.S. AI models
The Trump administration is vowing to crack down on foreign tech companies' exploitation of U.S. artificial intelligence models, singling out China at a time that country is narrowing the gap with the U.S. in the AI race.

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NPR News: EU approves a $106 billion loan package to help Ukraine after Hungary lifts its veto

EU approves a $106 billion loan package to help Ukraine after Hungary lifts its veto
The European Union on Thursday approved a $106-billion loan package to help Ukraine meet its economic and military needs for two years, ending months of political deadlock.

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NPR News: U.S. soldier charged with suspected Polymarket insider trading over Maduro raid

U.S. soldier charged with suspected Polymarket insider trading over Maduro raid
It's the first time suspected insider trading on Polymarket has led to criminal charges in the U.S.

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