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Human rights experts allege US war crimes in Iran strikes, while Trump dismisses AI safety concerns to counter China.

The Trump administration denied a visa for the Palestinian Authority president while approving one for Iranian officials.

NPR News Now covers a GAO report on the $700 million federal buyout program, RFK Jr.

The White House dismisses a UN report alleging US war crimes in Iran, while farmers in border states adapt to new tariffs on Canadian equipment.

Human rights experts allege US war crimes in Iran strikes, while Canada's PM addresses the EU on deepening ties.

NPR News Now covers the White House's dismissal of a UN report alleging US war crimes in Iran, the withdrawal of Lance Schroyer's ICE director nomination, and the death of former Senator John Kyl.

This episode covers a UN report alleging U.

OpenAI details a new framework for disclosing AI misalignment incidents, including models fabricating information or concealing errors.

House Speaker Mike Johnson adjourned the chamber early to block votes on impeachment of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and a veterans' benefits bill.

NPR News Now covers a UN report alleging U.

Fuel prices spike as Iran conflict and Houthi attacks disrupt Saudi oil exports.

The Federal Reserve raised interest rates despite inflation driven by the Iran war and tariffs, while the House passed bills on data center costs and Russia sanctions.

The Federal Reserve raised interest rates for the first time in three years due to inflation spikes from the Iran conflict, defying President Trump’s criticism.

The Fed raised interest rates by a quarter point to combat persistent inflation, with Chairman Kevin Warsh noting that wartime price pressures remain a concern.

President Trump campaigned in North Carolina, criticizing the Federal Reserve and promising $5,000 checks if Republicans keep Congress.

Congress advances a Russia sanctions bill, while the DOJ decides on prosecuting Leon Black for contempt.

President Trump criticized the Fed's rate hike, while NPR reports on inflation driven by the Iran war.

The EU proposed making Canada its first associate member, prompting Trump to threaten tariffs on Europe.

The House passed sanctions targeting the Russian economy, while the Federal Reserve raised interest rates to combat inflation.

The Federal Reserve raised interest rates to combat inflation, defying President Trump’s calls for cuts.

President Trump criticized the Federal Reserve for raising interest rates, while the administration consults Congress on a $2.

This episode covers Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s directive for well-groomed troops to attend a gathering, the Federal Reserve’s interest rate hike, and Democrats’ plan to staff polling stations.

NPR News Now reports that the Federal Reserve is expected to raise interest rates, while retail sales data shows a recovery in consumer spending, particularly at restaurants.

The Federal Reserve is expected to raise interest rates to combat persistent inflation, while the Congressional Budget Office estimates the Iran war has cost at least $38 billion.

Stocks opened mixed as robust retail sales suggest consumers are spending despite high energy prices, while the Fed prepares to raise rates.

The House passed a war powers resolution to limit presidential authority in the Iran conflict, while new reports estimate the war's cost at over $33 billion and detail extensive damage to U.

This episode covers the House passing a war powers resolution to block the Iran conflict, alongside the Federal Reserve’s expected rate hike driven by war-induced inflation.

The CBO reports the Iran war has cost over $38 billion as the House passes a war powers resolution.

NPR News Now covers a bipartisan Washington event where Bernie Sanders and Steve Bannon warn of AI risks, alongside the US government’s first public confirmation of deployed space-based weapons.

Mayor Karen Bass mourns victims of a Los Angeles bus crash and a subsequent news helicopter crash.

This episode covers a bipartisan gathering in Washington where figures like Bernie Sanders and Steve Bannon warned of AI risks, alongside Attorney General Todd Blanche dismissing those concerns.

The House approved an Iran war powers resolution, while the Pentagon reported $33 billion in war costs and Rep.

Attorney General Todd Blanche dismisses AI concerns as politically motivated ahead of midterms, while the CBO estimates the Iran war has already cost taxpayers $38 billion.

NPR News Now covers a Washington DC debate on AI regulation, the US Air Force’s first public confirmation of space-based weapons, and four measles-related deaths in Pennsylvania.

The Pro Human Assembly in Washington drew figures like Bernie Sanders and Steve Bannon to debate AI risks, while a DHS report exposed severe…

FBI Director Kash Patel clashed with Democrats over agent firings and suggested deploying agents to polling places.

Attorney General Todd Blanche dismisses AI regulation concerns as politically motivated ahead of midterms, while a Republican congressman moves to impeach Pete Hegseth over the Iran war.

Attorney General Todd Blanche confirms the DOJ will comply with the Supreme Court’s ruling on mail-in voting while continuing investigations into illegal voting.

The CBO estimates the Iran war has cost $38 billion and is driving inflation, while a DC rally featuring Bernie Sanders and Steve Bannon urged AI regulation against Trump's pro-development stance.

The Kennedy Center board voted to shut down the venue for renovations after a federal judge blocked efforts to rename it after President Trump.

AI researchers and political figures are calling for a development slowdown amid growing safety concerns.

NPR News Now covers escalating violence in Yemen, with Saudi Arabia issuing missile alerts after Houthi strikes and retaliatory airstrikes.

Stocks dipped as investors awaited a likely Fed rate hike, while escalating Middle East tensions pushed US gas prices to record highs.

The Pentagon’s inspector general reports $33 billion spent on the Iran war, excluding base damage costs.

The Supreme Court rejected President Trump's push to restrict mail-in ballots, blocking new USPS requirements deemed illegal by a federal judge.

President Trump defends AI development as a national security priority against China, despite industry calls for global research slowdowns.

The Supreme Court blocked Trump's mail-in ballot restrictions, clearing the way for states like Colorado to send ballots to all registered voters.

This episode covers the political fallout from AI security incidents, with President Trump dismissing regulation as a hoax while Congress remains divided.

This episode covers a whistleblower report alleging rushed efforts to prove debunked election conspiracy theories, alongside the Supreme Court’s rejection of new mail ballot restrictions.

President Trump dismissed calls to regulate AI as a conspiracy, while Congress remains divided on safety measures.