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National

Former DOJ official discusses Trump administration's responses to court orders

7:14am April 25, 2025

by Michel Martin

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Elliot Williams, legal analyst and former Justice Department deputy assistant attorney general, about the Trump administration's response to court orders.

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Books

New book by Minnesota's attorney general reflects on breaking a cycle of injustice

NPR's Leila Fadel to talks Keith Ellison about his book, Break the Wheel: Ending the Cycle of Police Violence. He recounts the prosecution of former officer Derek Shauvin in the death of George Floyd.

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Economists warn if debt standoff isn't solved, it would kick-start a recession

NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Mark Zandi, chief economist of Moody's Analytics, about how investors should be thinking about the debt ceiling standoff.

The normal springtime surge in homebuying is more of a slump this year

by Arezou Rezvani

The real estate market is stuck in a state of paralysis this season. Homeowners don't want to sell and give up their cheap mortgages, and buyers feel sidelined by high interest rates.

Politics & Government

Debt ceiling negotiations to resume after breaking down over the last few days

by Barbara Sprunt

President Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy are preparing for another face-to-face meeting Monday afternoon to try to reach an agreement on the debt ceiling and avoid default.

Restaurant in Philadelphia wants you to return to the gold standard of hamburgers

That's what Drury Beer Hall calls its wagyu burger that comes complete with caviar, fresh black truffle and lobster meat — all wrapped in gold leaf and served with a pour of cognac. It costs $700.

Sports

PGA Championship celebrates club pro who is living every golfer's dream

Michael Block stunned everyone Sunday after sinking a hole-in-one — even he couldn't believe it. A par on the closing hole secured Block's spot in next year's championship.

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Politics & Government

W.Va. race could be pivotal to deciding which party controls the U.S. Senate

by Dave Mistich

With Democrats currently controlling the Senate with a slim majority, the Senate race in West Virginia could determine which party has control of the chamber following the 2024 election results.

Health & Safety

A new approach to curbing sexually transmitted infections gains interest

by Will Stone

Research shows taking a certain antibiotic after sex can significantly reduce the risk of getting sexually transmitted infections. It is seen as a promising approach to curb the nation's STI epidemic.

Health & Safety

Many people that were on Medicaid are finding themselves uninsured

by Selena Simmons-Duffin

All 90 million Medicaid beneficiaries will have their eligibility checked, and many will no longer have health insurance — as pandemic-era rules that automatically renewed their coverage expire.

What barriers do Black women face in seeking a seat in the U.S. Senate?

by Scott Shafer

There have only ever been two Black women in the U.S. Senate. That could change if Dianne Feinstein steps down. A look at why Black women face so many barriers to this particular office.

National

Officials in Columbus, Ohio, are trying to stem gun violence

by Karen Kasler

Recent gun violence in Columbus prompted the mayor to ask businesses to close early this past weekend. Police beefed up patrols, and Monday the city council takes further action.

National

Texas teens say their calls for no more violence are ignored as mass shootings rise

by Caroline Love

Groups of teens in Texas are organizing and speaking out against gun violence despite the many challenges they face toward achieving their legislative and political goals.