NPR News: Trump's first month through the eyes of an immigration lawyer

Trump's first month through the eyes of an immigration lawyer
On Tuesday, President Trump will address Congress and the nation in a major speech, where he'll sum up what he's accomplished in his first month. And while the Trump administration has already claimed success in curbing illegal immigration, many people affected by his policies have experienced chaos and panic. Andrea Lino, a supervising attorney with the Northwest Immigrant Rights Project, shares stories about how Trump's actions have affected her clients and her work. For sponsor-free episodes of Consider This, sign up for Consider This+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org. Email us at considerthis@npr.org.

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NPR News: Egyptians respond to Trump's plan to relocate Palestinians from Gaza

Egyptians respond to Trump's plan to relocate Palestinians from Gaza
President Donald Trump's ideas for Gaza have sparked concerns in the Middle East. He says Palestinians should all leave and move to Egypt and Jordan.

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NPR News: DOGE work could 'cross extreme ethical and legal lines,' says former employee

DOGE work could 'cross extreme ethical and legal lines,' says former employee
On Tuesday, 21 DOGE employees resigned. NPR spoke to one of them who says she felt the new administration was causing "harm to the American people." As Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency work to remake the federal government, some of the people tasked with executing his vision have serious concerns about what the changes will do. For sponsor-free episodes of Consider This, sign up for Consider This+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org. Email us at considerthis@npr.org.

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NPR News: Palestinian man imprisoned for suicide bombing freed after hostages released from Gaza

Palestinian man imprisoned for suicide bombing freed after hostages released from Gaza
A Palestinian man serving 18 life sentences for a pair of bus bombings in 2004 speaks to NPR days after his release.

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NPR News: Trump cuts financial lifeline for Venezuela by ending permit to export oil to U.S.

Trump cuts financial lifeline for Venezuela by ending permit to export oil to U.S.
Trump's accused the government of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro of not meeting democratic conditions for last year's July presidential election as well as of not moving fast enough to transport back immigrants set for deportation.

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NPR News: Over 7,000 from scam centers in Myanmar are awaiting repatriation after crackdown

Over 7,000 from scam centers in Myanmar are awaiting repatriation after crackdown
Trapped in virtual slavery, many are lured to work in scam centers where they exploit people around the world through false romances, bogus investment pitches and illegal gambling schemes.

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NPR News: How Musk's efforts to reduce the federal workforce compare to efforts in the 1990s

How Musk's efforts to reduce the federal workforce compare to efforts in the 1990s
NPR speaks with Brookings' Elaine Kamarck about her 1990s effort to shrink the federal workforce and how it compares to Elon Musk's approach today.

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NPR News: Oscar-nominated Brazilian film sparks debate about country's past

Oscar-nominated Brazilian film sparks debate about country's past
Brazilians are flocking to the theaters to see its Oscar-nominated film I Am Still Here. It tells the story of a family devastated by the military dictatorship that ruled from 1964. There has never been a truth commission to investigate abuses or prosecutions of those accused of wrongdoing during a two-decade-long rule. Advocates hope the film might lead to a better understanding of that dark past.

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NPR News: Diana Taurasi, 6-time Olympic gold medalist and the WNBA's top scorer, will retire

Diana Taurasi, 6-time Olympic gold medalist and the WNBA's top scorer, will retire
Taurasi leaves her basketball career as the most decorated woman to ever play, with three WNBA titles, three NCAA titles and six Olympic gold medals to her name.

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NPR News: Tell us your story about car insurance premiums

Tell us your story about car insurance premiums
Car insurance premiums have been soaring. NPR wants to hear about what you've experienced in your premium costs, and why.

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NPR News: Clearing Syria of unexploded munitions from the civil war

Clearing Syria of unexploded munitions from the civil war
During a brutal 14-year civil war, Syria's ousted regime dropped hundreds of thousands of bombs and munitions on its own civilians. Now Syria faces the challenge of clearing the unexploded munitions.

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NPR News: Clint Hill, the Secret Service agent who tried to shield the Kennedys, dies at 93

Clint Hill, the Secret Service agent who tried to shield the Kennedys, dies at 93
Hill received Secret Service awards and was promoted for his actions that day, but for decades blamed himself for Kennedy's death, saying he would gladly have given his life to save the president.

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NPR News: Layoffs at federal housing agency HUD would worsen homelessness, employees say

Layoffs at federal housing agency HUD would worsen homelessness, employees say
The Trump administration wants massive staff cuts at the federal housing agency. Employees and others say they could end up making record-high homelessness even worse.

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NPR News: Germany's historic election. And the impact of 3 years of war in Ukraine

Germany's historic election. And the impact of 3 years of war in Ukraine
The man poised to become Germany's new Chancellor says the US administration doesn't care about the fate of Europe. And, on the third anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine what has been the impact of the largest conflict in Europe since the second world war?

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NPR News: The Panama Canal needs more water. The solution is a dam that could displace thousands

The Panama Canal needs more water. The solution is a dam that could displace thousands
More than 2,000 people could be displaced by the construction of the Río Indio dam. The Panama Canal Authority says the dam solves a long-term water shortage problem.

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NPR News: Trump names conservative media personality Dan Bongino as FBI deputy director

Trump names conservative media personality Dan Bongino as FBI deputy director
The selection places two staunch Trump allies atop the nation's premier federal law enforcement agency at a time when Democrats are concerned that the president could seek to target his adversaries.

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NPR News: A French surgeon is on trial accused of raping or abusing 299 people, mostly children

A French surgeon is on trial accused of raping or abusing 299 people, mostly children
The trial comes as French activists are pushing to lift taboos that surround sexual abuse. The most prominent case was that of Gisèle Pélicot, who was raped by her now ex-husband and dozens of others.

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NPR News: A French surgeon is on trial accused of raping or abusing 299 people, mostly children

A French surgeon is on trial accused of raping or abusing 299 people, mostly children
The trial comes as French activists are pushing to lift taboos that surround sexual abuse. The most prominent case was that of Gisèle Pélicot, who was raped by her now ex-husband and dozens of others.

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NPR News: Center-right opposition wins German election, with the far right coming in 2nd

Center-right opposition wins German election, with the far right coming in 2nd
Conservative opposition leader Friedrich Merz won a lackluster victory in a national election Sunday, while the far-right Alternative for Germany doubled its support, projections showed.

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NPR News: Why Ukrainians are skeptical of a ceasefire deal even after 3 years of war

Why Ukrainians are skeptical of a ceasefire deal even after 3 years of war
It has been three years since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine. NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with Ukrainian journalist Nataliya Gumenyuk about how Ukrainians feel about the ceasefire discussions that don't include them.

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NPR News: Israel delays Palestinian prisoner release; moves tanks into West Bank

Israel delays Palestinian prisoner release; moves tanks into West Bank
Israel is delaying the release of Palestinian detainees and prisoners, disrupting the Gaza ceasefire deal, and its military is intensifying an offensive in the occupied West Bank

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NPR News: Pope Francis rested during a peaceful night following respiratory crisis

Pope Francis rested during a peaceful night following respiratory crisis
Pope Francis, in critical condition with a complicated lung infection, rested well during a peaceful night following a respiratory crisis and blood transfusions, the Vatican said Sunday.

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NPR News: Who is Trump's pick for chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff, Dan Caine?

Who is Trump's pick for chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff, Dan Caine?
Caine is a career fighter jet pilot who defended Washington, D.C., during the 9/11 attacks and been adored by Trump since they met in Iraq during Trump's first term.

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NPR News: One month in, mixed results in Trump's immigration crackdown

One month in, mixed results in Trump's immigration crackdown
The White House is touting the first month of its immigration crackdown as a big success. But questions remain about the Venezuelan migrants who had been detained at the naval base in Guantánamo Bay.

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NPR News: The latest on the 178 Venezuelan migrants who were being held at Guantanamo Bay

The latest on the 178 Venezuelan migrants who were being held at Guantanamo Bay
The White House is touting the first month of its immigration crackdown as a big success. But questions remain about the Venezuelan migrants who had been detained at the naval base in Guantánamo Bay.

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NPR News: Australia warns airlines to beware of Chinese naval exercises in the Tasman Sea

Australia warns airlines to beware of Chinese naval exercises in the Tasman Sea
China had given notice that its warships could potentially fire live weapons during an exercise in the Tasman Sea, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said.

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NPR News: Justice Department broadens Jan. 6 pardons to cover gun, drug-related charges

Justice Department broadens Jan. 6 pardons to cover gun, drug-related charges
In a new development, the Department of Justice said Trump's pardon of Jan. 6 defendants should apply more broadly and include separate gun charges, as well.

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NPR News: Why are 'fireworks' coming from a black hole? This is what scientists say

Why are 'fireworks' coming from a black hole? This is what scientists say
A team of astrophysicists have found flares of light in Sagittarius A*, a supermassive black hole in the center of the Milky Way.

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NPR News: Venezuelan mothers organize on chat group to fight Guantánamo detentions

Venezuelan mothers organize on chat group to fight Guantánamo detentions
The mothers met in a Whatsapp group. They have vowed to fight until their sons, who they say have not committed crimes and do not have ties to gangs, are released.

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NPR News: Migrants' families fear tattoos made them a target for detention at Guantanamo

Migrants' families fear tattoos made them a target for detention at Guantanamo
What role are migrants' tattoos playing in the Trump administration's efforts to identify, arrest and put on display criminal immigrants?

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NPR News: Is the U.S. headed for autocracy?

Is the U.S. headed for autocracy?
Is the United States headed toward autocracy? That's a question prompted by a steady stream of executive orders seeking to consolidate power in the White House and upend long held policies and norms. New York Times Opinion writer M. Gessen lived through much of Russia's slide into autocracy, and wrote a book about it. They argue that one of the ways Vladimir Putin consolidated power... was by making a series of arguments that seemed outrageous at the time — like the idea that the LGBT population was a threat to Russian sovereignty. President Donald Trump's second term has been marked by a string of policy proposals that would have been unthinkable in any other administration. Even if they don't go anywhere, they're reshaping the boundaries of our democracy. For sponsor-free episodes of Consider This, sign up for Consider This+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org. Email us at considerthis@npr.org.

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NPR News: Among the federal workers fired: USDA workers who keep food safe and crops growing

Among the federal workers fired: USDA workers who keep food safe and crops growing
Employees of the U.S. Department of Agriculture work to secure the nation's border and food supply. Still, many were fired last week, told their further employment was not in the public interest.

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NPR News: A voice of the Syrian revolution was killed. But the man who wrote his anthems lives

A voice of the Syrian revolution was killed. But the man who wrote his anthems lives
The Syrian soccer player Abdel Basset Al-Sarout became the poster child for the Syrian revolution with his iconic protest anthems. In death, he has become its saint. But he didn't do it alone.

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NPR News: The U.S. and Russia meet to discuss the war. Ukraine wasn't there

The U.S. and Russia meet to discuss the war. Ukraine wasn't there
In the first high level U.S.-Russia talks since the invasion of Ukraine, both sides have agreed to "lay the groundwork" for future co-operation.

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NPR News: Leonard Peltier to be released from prison following commutation in FBI killings

Leonard Peltier to be released from prison following commutation in FBI killings
Peltier's imprisonment has symbolized systemic injustice for Native Americans across the country who believe in his innocence.

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NPR News: Thousands of people protest in Washington, D.C., and across the U.S. on Presidents Day

Thousands of people protest in Washington, D.C., and across the U.S. on Presidents Day
The protestors participated in the 50501 Movement, which originated in response to the Trump administration and its efforts to cut government spending. Many chanted "Where is Congress?'"

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NPR News: A Delta Air Lines passenger jet flips upside down during turbulent landing in Toronto

A Delta Air Lines passenger jet flips upside down during turbulent landing in Toronto
Authorities said that there were no fatalities, but at least eight people sustained injuries when the regional jet overturned while landing at Toronto's Pearson International Airport on Monday.

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NPR News: Why are Israel's deals to exchange hostages so lopsided?

Why are Israel's deals to exchange hostages so lopsided?
An Israeli delegation is in Cairo to hash out details for the second phase of a ceasefire deal with Hamas. Under the first phase of the deal, Hamas agreed to release a total of 33 Israeli hostages – and Israel said it would free around 1,900 Palestinian prisoners and detainees. NPR's Jerome Socolovsky looks into why Israel has long accepted lopsided deals to bring back abducted citizens. For sponsor-free episodes of Consider This, sign up for Consider This+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org. Email us at considerthis@npr.org.

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NPR News: Rwandan-backed rebels take over second city in the Democratic Republic of Congo

Rwandan-backed rebels take over second city in the Democratic Republic of Congo
Rwandan-backed rebels have taken over a second city in the Democratic Republic of Congo as they continue to seize territory under the watching and passive eyes of the international community.

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NPR News: European leaders scramble ahead of Trump Ukraine summit with Putin

European leaders scramble ahead of Trump Ukraine summit with Putin
European leaders were hopeful they could work with the Trump administration on the Ukraine war and other issues. But comments last week by several U.S. officials have poured cold water on such hopes.

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NPR News: Deadly storms sweep through the South, leaving at least 9 fatalities

Deadly storms sweep through the South, leaving at least 9 fatalities
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear said all of the state's 120 counties were impacted by the storm. "The biggest challenge of this event is it's everywhere."

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NPR News: Munich Security Conference shows what U.S.-Europe relations will be like under Trump

Munich Security Conference shows what U.S.-Europe relations will be like under Trump
As President Trump moves to hasten an end to fighting in Ukraine, top U.S. cabinet members attended the Munich Security Conference with Ukraine's President Zelenskyy and European leaders.

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NPR News: At least 18 people are dead after a stampede at New Delhi railway station in India

At least 18 people are dead after a stampede at New Delhi railway station in India
Many of the victims were Hindu pilgrims who were traveling to the Maha Kumbh festival in northern India. Thousands of people were gathered at the New Delhi railway station waiting to board a train.

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NPR News: Amazon workers vote against unionizing a North Carolina warehouse

Amazon workers vote against unionizing a North Carolina warehouse
Workers voted against joining a grassroots union called Carolina Amazonians United for Solidarity and Empowerment, or CAUSE

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NPR News: What's it like to report from the Panama Canal?

What's it like to report from the Panama Canal?
A team from NPR's All Things Considered went to Panama to report on the canal there, which has gained attention in recent months due to President Trump's comments about the U.S. taking control of it.

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NPR News: A Valentine's Day aurora may be visible in the skies of the northern U.S.

A Valentine's Day aurora may be visible in the skies of the northern U.S.
During Valentine's Day weekend, northern parts of America, including Maine, may have a chance of seeing an aurora. But space weather scientists warn that the chances of this happening are slim.

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NPR News: HUD employees are bracing for what they hear will be 'drastic' staff cuts

HUD employees are bracing for what they hear will be 'drastic' staff cuts
As federal layoffs mount, sources say the Trump administration plans a 50% staffing cut at the federal housing agency. The moves come amid an affordable housing shortage and record high homelessness.

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NPR News: Fallout from Eric Adams case continues at the Justice Department

Fallout from Eric Adams case continues at the Justice Department
An order to dismiss the corruption case against New York Mayor Eric Adams has sent the Justice Department into a crisis. Several top prosecutors resigned rather than obey orders to dismiss the case.

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NPR News: Access to Ukraine's rare earths may help keep U.S. aid flowing

Access to Ukraine's rare earths may help keep U.S. aid flowing
As the Trump administration publicly hammers out its plans on the Ukraine war, it's also pressing Ukraine for deals in exchange for more aid — including giving the U.S. mining rights for rare earths.

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NPR News: On a second try, Florida Republicans agree on a law to assist Trump's deportations

On a second try, Florida Republicans agree on a law to assist Trump's deportations
The bill passed after Gov. Ron DeSantis and fellow Republicans ended a public dispute. It includes a mandatory death penalty for capital crimes committed by people without legal status.

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NPR News: Sweeping cuts hit recent federal hires as Trump administration slashes workforce

Sweeping cuts hit recent federal hires as Trump administration slashes workforce
Employees across several agencies including the U.S. Office of Personnel Management, the Department of Education, the Department of Energy and the General Services Administration have all been affected this week, with many being given notice on Thursday.

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NPR News: Trump administration signals that it expects Kyiv to make hard concessions to Moscow

Trump administration signals that it expects Kyiv to make hard concessions to Moscow
President Trump is pressing Ukraine to quickly end a war started by Russia. Ukrainians, meanwhile, are responding with dread as their government scrambles to find leverage.

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NPR News: The 'Gulf of America' renaming is official — at least within the U.S.

The 'Gulf of America' renaming is official — at least within the U.S.
On his first day in office, President Trump issued an executive order to rename what was known for more than 400 years as the Gulf of Mexico. On Monday, the change officially took effect.

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NPR News: NPR's Adrian Ma remembers girlfriend, Kiah Duggins, who died in DCA plane collision

NPR's Adrian Ma remembers girlfriend, Kiah Duggins, who died in DCA plane collision
NPR's Adrian Ma remembers his girlfriend, Kiah Duggins, who died in the American Airlines flight that crashed into the Potomac River in January after a mid-air collision.

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NPR News: 'Sisyphean task' of bringing Marc Fogel home from Russian prison has happy ending

'Sisyphean task' of bringing Marc Fogel home from Russian prison has happy ending
Marc Fogel, a Pennsylvania schoolteacher, has been release from Russian prison. NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with his sister, Anne Fogel, about how the family is feeling now.

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NPR News: Are we in a constitutional crisis?

Are we in a constitutional crisis?
President Trump's blizzard of executive orders has run into a snowplow of legal challenges. There are dozens of cases challenging the White House's actions. Judges all over the country have found that the White House acted illegally. The challenges, and the rulings, continue to pour in. But Trump's team is punching back. After a judge blocked Elon Musk's DOGE team from accessing personal data and other Treasury department systems, Musk referred to him as "a corrupt judge protecting corruption" and called for his impeachment. Vice President JD Vance made the controversial claim on Sunday that quote, "judges aren't allowed to control the executive's legitimate power." Comments like these suggest Trump's circle may be willing to ignore court orders and defy judicial authority. So what happens if the executive branch ignores the judicial branch? Is that a constitutional crisis? Is the United States already in one? For sponsor-free episodes of Consider This, sign up for Consider This+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org Email us at considerthis@npr.org

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NPR News: Denmark Reacts to Trump's Threats to Take Greenland

Denmark Reacts to Trump's Threats to Take Greenland
President Trump has made clear his desire for the U.S. to take Greenland saying the territory is vital to U.S. economic security. Greenland is an autonomous territory of U.S. ally Denmark. And as we hear, Danes have had a variety of reactions to Trumps words.

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NPR News: Trump administration targets Education Department research arm in latest cuts

Trump administration targets Education Department research arm in latest cuts
The Institute of Education Sciences (IES) is responsible for gathering data on a wide range of topics, including research-backed teaching practices and the state of U.S. student achievement.

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NPR News: Trump pardons disgraced former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich

Trump pardons disgraced former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich
Blagojevich was convicted on corruption charges for trying to sell a Senate seat once held by President Obama. Trump commuted his sentence in 2020.

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NPR News: NEW MEXICO BOOK BILL

NEW MEXICO BOOK BILL
Some New Mexico lawmakers are crafting a bill that would withhold state funding from public libraries that remove books for certain reasons — shielding librarians from outside influence.

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NPR News: Bryan Adams concert in Australia is canceled after a 'fatberg' causes sewage overflow

Bryan Adams concert in Australia is canceled after a 'fatberg' causes sewage overflow
The blockage was detected near a Perth arena mere hours before Canadian musician Bryan Adams' sold-out show was set to take place. Water authorities warned of wastewater overflow at the venue.

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NPR News: Chinese counter-tariffs to kick in as Trump threatens more to come

Chinese counter-tariffs to kick in as Trump threatens more to come
The tariffs from China range from 10% to 15% and are applied to crude oil, liquefied natural gas, farm machinery and select other products from the U.S.

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NPR News: Ecuador's conservative incumbent and a leftist lawyer advance to presidential runoff

Ecuador's conservative incumbent and a leftist lawyer advance to presidential runoff
Ecuador will choose its next president in a April runoff election after conservative incumbent Daniel Noboa and leftist lawyer Luisa González garnered enough votes Sunday to beat 14 other candidates.

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NPR News: How the USAID debacle is affecting Rhode Island

How the USAID debacle is affecting Rhode Island


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NPR News: Snow and ice blanket parts of the northern U.S., and more winter weather is on the way

Snow and ice blanket parts of the northern U.S., and more winter weather is on the way
A mix of snow and ice blanketed a large swath of the northern U.S. over the weekend, after a major winter storm hit parts of the Upper Midwest, the Great Lakes region and the Northeast.

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NPR News: Sam Nujoma, Namibia's fiery freedom fighter and first president, dies aged 95

Sam Nujoma, Namibia's fiery freedom fighter and first president, dies aged 95
Sam Nujoma, the freedom fighter who led Namibia to independence from apartheid South Africa in 1990 and served as its first president for 15 years, has died. He was 95.

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NPR News: A Stradivarius violin sells for $11.3 million at auction, falling short of record

A Stradivarius violin sells for $11.3 million at auction, falling short of record
The violin, made over 300 years ago by a legendary luthier, had been expected to sell for a higher price. The proceeds will go toward a scholarship program at the New England Conservatory.

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NPR News: What to know about presidents and security clearances

What to know about presidents and security clearances
Both former President Joe Biden and President Trump have barred their predecessor access to classified information. But historically, it wasn't like that.

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NPR News: How one West Bank political leader feels about President Trump's Gaza comments

How one West Bank political leader feels about President Trump's Gaza comments
NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with Dr. Mustafa Barghouti, General Secretary of the Palestinian National Initiative, about President Trump's proposal for the US to take control of the Gaza Strip.

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NPR News: Is there a Trump Doctrine for Foreign Policy?

Is there a Trump Doctrine for Foreign Policy?
A lot of labels have been applied to Trump's foreign policy approach. America First, Isolationist, transactional, imperialist, protectionist. "I'm a nationalist and a globalist" he told the Wall Street Journal during his first term. In his inaugural address last month, Trump made comments suggesting his foreign policy will be characterized by restraint, saying, in part, success should be defined by the "wars we never get into." Yet in the same address, he also said, the United States will take back the Panama Canal. In his first campaign, Trump ran on the idea that the cycle of the United States intervening in the Middle East should come to an end. And on Tuesday of this week, he said that the U.S. will "take over" the Gaza Strip, after relocating the Palestinians, who live there. Trump has promised a new approach to American foreign policy. Is there a Trump Doctrine? And what is it? For sponsor-free episodes of Consider This, sign up for Consider This+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org Email us at considerthis@npr.org

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NPR News: A closer look at the short- and long-term ramifications of freezing USAID

A closer look at the short- and long-term ramifications of freezing USAID
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Jake Johnston, a Haiti aid expert, about what USAID support has meant to that country and what a funding halt could mean.

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NPR News: Palestinian Reaction to President Trump's Gaza Takeover Comment. And- Gaza's Police.

Palestinian Reaction to President Trump's Gaza Takeover Comment. And- Gaza's Police.
West Bank residents react to President Trump's plan for the U.S. to take ownership of the Palestinian enclave of Gaza and relocate nearly 2 million people from there. And Gaza's police were hit hard by Israel in the war against Hamas, but the force is back providing law and order after a ceasefire in the conflict.

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NPR News: USAID cut dramatically as officials address 'stunning and irresponsible' changes

USAID cut dramatically as officials address 'stunning and irresponsible' changes
Secretary of State Marco Rubio approved less than 300 essential personnel as USAID staff in the U.S. and overseas rush to rapidly close missions and leave jobs by midnight Friday.

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NPR News: Secretary Rubio Visits Central America. Fierce Fighting Among Colombian Guerillas.

Secretary Rubio Visits Central America. Fierce Fighting Among Colombian Guerillas.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio makes his inaugural international trip to Central America. In Colombia, fighting erupts between rival guerilla factions, displacing tens of thousands.

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NPR News: New attorney general moves to align Justice Department with Trump's priorities

New attorney general moves to align Justice Department with Trump's priorities
Trump and Attorney General Pam Bondi have both argued the Justice Department under Biden unfairly targeted conservatives, most notably Trump himself.

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NPR News: Judge denies Sandy Hook families' deal for a new auction of Alex Jones' Infowars

Judge denies Sandy Hook families' deal for a new auction of Alex Jones' Infowars
The ruling by a U.S. bankruptcy judge in Houston further complicates how and when Jones' bankruptcy case will be resolved and when the families he defamed will be paid.

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NPR News: Michigan Arab-American voters weigh in on Trump Gaza plan

Michigan Arab-American voters weigh in on Trump Gaza plan
Arab American voters in Michigan helped President Trump win the state during the presidential election. A look at how voters in Michigan feel now about Trump's idea to take over Gaza

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NPR News: Winter storm to move across U.S. but the South will see record high temps

Winter storm to move across U.S. but the South will see record high temps
Parts of the South will see high temperatures while upper parts of the U.S. will see wintry weather.

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NPR News: ACLU sues Trump administration over asylum ban

ACLU sues Trump administration over asylum ban
The lawsuit alleges Trump's actions go against protections provided by Congress and backed by the courts.

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NPR News: The people and the waterway at the center of the Panama Canal

The people and the waterway at the center of the Panama Canal
The Panama Canal has sat at the center of global trade for more than a century, connecting two oceans. The things Americans use every day pass through here, from gas to food. And now, this spot is also at the center of President Trump's global expansionist agenda. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has just wrapped up a trip to Panama where he told the President that if China's influence over the canal isn't curbed the United States will take measures to protect its rights. Trump's threat to take back the Panama Canal has the potential to reshuffle global politics. We're meet the people and the 51-mile waterway in the middle of it all. For sponsor-free episodes of Consider This, sign up for Consider This+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org Email us at considerthis@npr.org

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NPR News: Rubio warns of U.S. action if Panama does not curb Chinese influence around the canal

Rubio warns of U.S. action if Panama does not curb Chinese influence around the canal
Secretary of State Marco Rubio threatened unspecified action if Panama does not take steps to lessen Chinese influence over the Panama Canal.

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NPR News: Why Groundhog Day matters

Why Groundhog Day matters


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NPR News: France promised to return cultural objects back to Africa. Is it still happening?

France promised to return cultural objects back to Africa. Is it still happening?
Seven years on and the French government's very public commitment to return art and cultural objects back to Africa, seemed to have stalled.

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NPR News: Third Black Hawk crew member involved in deadly crash near DC airport identified

Third Black Hawk crew member involved in deadly crash near DC airport identified
The Army released the identity of the third crew member aboard the Black Hawk helicopter involved in the deadly airport crash near DCA as Capt. Rebecca Lobach, an aviation officer and past ROTC cadet.

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NPR News: Ongoing strife in Myanmar, 4 years after its coup

Ongoing strife in Myanmar, 4 years after its coup


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