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Secret Service director steps down following interrogation over the attempted assassination of Trump
Kimberly Cheatle faced 5 hours of questioning yesterday over the security lapses leading up to the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump.
Trump trial: The 2nd defamation case brought by writer E. Jean Carroll begins
In between campaign appearances in Iowa and New Hampshire, former President Donald Trump made a stop in New York. Another defamation lawsuit brought by writer E. Jean Carroll got underway on Tuesday.
Politics watchers turn their attention to New Hampshire for the first primary
With the Iowa Caucus behind them, Republican presidential candidates set their sights on New Hampshire voters — ahead of the state's primary next week.
The GOP needs more of its voters to cast ballots early. What's the problem?
by Ashley Lopez
Republican officials want GOP voters to embrace the habit of voting before Election Day. But the party needs its voters to overcome a stigma that was created by Republicans.
Bipartisan deal would help low-income Americans by expanding Child Tax Credit
Top lawmakers on the Senate and House tax writing panels reached a deal on a plan that would temporarily expand the child tax credit and business credits but it's unclear whether the bill will pass.
Morning news brief
U.S. Navy continues to fire missiles at Houthi fighters in Yemen. After Iowa, only three major GOP presidential candidates remain. Supreme Court to hear case that could weaken federal rule making.
Countdown continues for SpaceX mission headed to the International Space Station
by Brendan Byrne
The privately chartered mission is scheduled for liftoff Wednesday. The four-member crew will study the effects of microgravity on plants and humans.
The tiny Persian Gulf nation of Qatar occupies a big role on the world stage
NPR's Leila Fadel talks to Mehran Kamrava, professor of government at Georgetown University in Qatar, about how Qatar has become a bridge between the West and its adversaries.
Trailblazing journalist Ruth Ashton Taylor has died at the age of 101
She was the West Coast's first female TV newscaster, and was a fixture on Los Angeles TV for decades. She began in radio producing documentaries for legendary broadcaster Edward R. Murrow.
Supreme Court to hear arguments in a case that could weaken federal rule making
by Carrie Johnson
The U.S. Supreme Court hears a case from a group of herring fisherman that could affect federal regulations on everything from the environment to the workplace.
The new Miss America is an active duty Air Force officer
Second Lt. Madison Marsh is the first active-duty service member to win the competition. The 22-year-old pilot graduated from the Air Force Academy last year with a degree in physics.
Veterinarians and others plan mission to rescue animals from zoos in Gaza
NPR's A Martinez talks to Amir Khalil, an Egyptian veterinarian who is part of a team at Four Paws, an organization that rescues animals from war zones, is working to save animals from zoos in Gaza.
Many voters reject the 2 major parties. How could that play into elections?
by Michel Martin
In 2023, Gallup polling found 49% of Americans see themselves as politically independent. NPR's Michel Martin talks to political strategist Lisa D.T. Rice about how to engage independent voters.