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- Today12 min
Immigration Bill Passes, Trump's Grip On Republicans, John Bolton To Plead Guilty
Senate Republicans worked through the night to pass President Trump's $72 billion immigration enforcement bill, but voted not to block the president’s anti-weaponization fund.A handful of Republicans are breaking with President Trump over the war in Iran, his anti-weaponization fund, and his pick to lead national intelligence, raising the question of whether his grip on the party is starting to slip after a decade of dominance. And former national security adviser turned Trump critic John Bolton has agreed to plead guilty to a single count of mishandling classified information, a case that prosecutors and intelligence officials say has real legal merit unlike other cases against the president's perceived enemies.Want more analysis of the most important news of the day, plus a little fun? Subscribe to the Up First newsletter.Today’s episode of Up First was edited by Kelsey Snell, Rebecca Metzler, Anna Yukhananov, Mohamad ElBardicy, and Taylor Haney.It was produced by Ziad Buchh and Nia Dumas.Our director is Christopher Thomas.We get engineering support from Zo van Ginhoven. Our technical director is Carleigh Strange.And our Executive Producer is Jay Shaylor. Introduction Immigration Bill Passes Trump's Grip On Republicans John Bolton To Plead GuiltySee pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy
- Yesterday13 min
Trump's Party Problems, Trump & Netanyahu Tension, Russia Economic Forum
President Trump says he'll nominate acting Attorney General Todd Blanche to permanently lead the Department of Justice, even as his now-scrapped anti-weaponization fund continues to complicate a major immigration enforcement bill in Congress.President Trump confirms he cursed at Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and called him crazy in a heated call that halted planned strikes on Beirut, exposing growing tension between the two longtime allies over the direction of the war. And Russia's political and business elite have gathered in St. Petersburg for President Putin's showcase economic forum, which Ukrainian drones struck just hours before it began.Want more analysis of the most important news of the day, plus a little fun? Subscribe to the Up First newsletter.Today’s episode of Up First was edited by Kelsey Snell, Tina Kraja, Tara Neill, Mohamad ElBardicy, and John Stolnis.It was produced by Ziad Buchh and Nia Dumas.Our director is Christopher Thomas.We get engineering support from Neisha Heinis. Our technical director is Carleigh Strange.And our deputy Executive Producer is Kelley Dickens. Introduction Trump's Party Problems Trump & Netanyahu Tension Russia Economic ForumSee pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy
- 2 days ago13 min
Primary Results, DOJ Scraps Anti-Weaponization Fund, Trump Appoints Acting DNI
Republican voters in Iowa rejected President Trump's pick for governor in last night's primary, a rare moment of pushback as voters in six states set up key November matchups including House races that could decide control of Congress. The Justice Department is scrapping President Trump's nearly $1.8 billion dollar anti-weaponization fund after sustained bipartisan backlash, though the DOJ says part of the IRS settlement shielding Trump and his family from past tax investigations still stands. And President Trump has named Federal Housing Finance Agency Director Bill Pulte as acting Director of National Intelligence despite his complete lack of intelligence experience, drawing skepticism even from Senate Republicans.Want more analysis of the most important news of the day, plus a little fun? Subscribe to the Up First newsletter.Today’s episode of Up First was edited by Megan Pratz, Anna Yukhananov, Rebekah Metzler, Mohamad ElBardicy and Lindsay Totty.It was produced by Ziad Buchh and Nia Dumas.Our director is Christopher Thomas.We get engineering support from Stacey Abbott. Our technical director is Carleigh Strange.And our Supervising Producer is Michael Lipkin. Introduction Primary Results DOJ Scraps Anti-Weaponization Fund Trump Appoints Acting DNISee pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy
- 3 days agonews brief13 min4-min read
DOJ Pauses Anti-Weaponization Fund, Iran Deal Complications, California Primary
The Justice Department says it will abide by a court order temporarily blocking President Trump's anti-weaponization fund, even as Senate Republicans push the White House to abandon the nearly two billion dollar program entirely amid bipartisan backlash. The ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran is barely holding as Israel keeps expanding its war in Lebanon, with Gulf states watching nervously as President Trump's diplomatic push faces its biggest test yet. And it's primary day in six states including California, where Democrats hope new congressional maps will help them flip up to five Republican-held House seats and the Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi's seat is up for grabs.Want more analysis of the most important news of the day, plus a little fun? Subscribe to the Up First newsletter.Today’s episode of Up First was edited by Jason Breslow, Tina Kraja, Megan Pratz, Mohamad ElBardicy and Taylor Haney.It was produced by Ziad Buchh and Nia Dumas.Our director is Christopher Thomas.We get engineering support from Stacey Abbott. Our technical director is Carleigh Strange.And our Supervising Senior Producer is Vince Pearson. Introduction DOJ Pauses Anti-Weaponization Fund Iran Deal Complications California PrimarySee pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy
- 4 days agointerview48 min6-min read
Can Graham Platner survive another controversy? | NPR’s Newsmakers
Graham Plattner, a Democratic Senate candidate from Maine, is running on a populist, anti-establishment platform centered on revitalizing the Democratic Party as a vehicle for working people, challenging entrenched political norms, and confronting corporate influence. Despite controversies over past online behavior and a military history-linked tattoo, Plattner frames his personal transformation and working-class identity as central to his political credibility.
- 4 days agonarrative12 min4-min read
Israel Pushes Deeper Into Lebanon, Immigration Bill Stalled, Anti-Weaponization Fund
NPR's Up First reports on escalating military actions by Israel in Lebanon and U.S.-Iran skirmishes amid fragile ceasefire talks, while domestic U.S. politics are paralyzed by controversy over President Trump's unilateral $1.8 billion anti-weaponization fund, now facing legal and congressional challenges.
- 5 days agonarrative24 min4-min read
How 5 minutes of movement can change your life
The episode explores how constant screen use and prolonged sitting are harming our physical health, not just our mental well-being, and introduces a simple, science-backed solution: five minutes of gentle movement every hour to counteract the biological damage of sedentary digital life. Host Ayesha Roscoe tries the challenge herself, revealing both its difficulty and its surprising benefits in energy, focus, and mood.
- 6 days agonews brief14 min3-min read
Shangri-La Dialogue, Trump's Slush Fund, Gas Prices
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth talks Pacific security, the government reviews E. Jean Carroll's civil cases against President Trump, Costco and Walmart are selling more gasoline.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy
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