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ICE's budget hovered around $10 billion for years. But President Trump and the Republican-controlled Congress are taking the agency's funding to unprecedented levels.
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1 year into Trump's second term, a consumer watchdog agency is 'hanging by a thread'
The Trump administration has ordered work stoppages and layoffs and has tried cutting off funding to effectively dismantle the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
How the word 'cravat' came from the battlefields of 17th century Europe
In this installment of NPR's "Word of the Week" series we trace the origins of the "cravat" (borrowed from the French "cravate") back to the battlefields of 17th century Europe.
Brooklyn Beckham accuses David and Victoria of putting branding before family and sabotaging wedding
A Beckham family falling-out has spilled further into public view in a series of social media posts from Brooklyn Beckham alleging that his parents David and Victoria Beckham have tried to sabotage his marriage and have always prioritized public branding over their family relationships.
Israel's Netanyahu agrees to join Trump's Board of Peace
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel said Wednesday he had agreed to join U.S. President Donald Trump's Board of Peace, after his office earlier criticized makeup of the board.
Iran warns Trump not to take action against Khamenei
Iran on Tuesday warned Donald Trump not to take any action against the country's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, days after the U.S. president called for an end to the nearly 40-year reign.
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Security at the biggest ISIS detention camp in Syria has collapsed as Syrian Kurds withdraw to face advancing government forces.
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In West Africa, tiny Benin is riding a coastal building boom — but beneath the cranes and construction, new inequalities are taking hold.
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President Trump held court with reporters for more than 90 minutes marking the first year anniversary of his second term.
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Many Americans agree with President Trump that Europe should pay more for its own defense, but think his attacks on U.S. allies are unwise and will hurt the United States in the end.
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Like President Trump, lawmakers around the country blame corporate homebuyers for high prices and want to restrict them. Experts say it's not so simple, and passing laws has proved difficult.
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Attendees at Davos are steeling themselves for major disruption — not only to the local traffic thanks to heightened security, but possibly to the existing world order.
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A big crowd is big news for the Professional Women's Hockey League, which is only in its third season.
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People using AI chatbots are experiencing unhealthy emotional attachments or breaks with reality. Now a group of affected people are turning to each other for support.
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Credit card interest rates are near record highs and President Trump has called for a 10% cap on those rates starting Tuesday.
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Connie Sherburne lost her husband to a plane accident in 2020. A small bit of advice she got from an insurance company employee made a huge difference in her life for years after that.
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NPR's Scott Detrow talks with John Fogerty after his Tiny Desk performance about Proud Mary and touring with his family.
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Malaysia's foreign minister Mohamad Hasan cited concerns over the lack of inclusive and free participation.
