Federal judge blocks Trump effort to ban transgender troops from military service
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Quick Glance: Federal Judge Blocks Trump's Ban on Transgender Soldiers
- A federal judge in Washington D.C. issued a preliminary injunction against the Trump administration's ban on transgender troops.
- Judge Ana C. Reyes stated that the ban violated the constitutional rights of transgender service members and criticized its discriminatory nature.
- The lawsuit was filed by six transgender service members and two prospective recruits in response to an executive order aimed at barring their military service.
- The ruling was celebrated by LGBTQ+ legal groups, emphasizing that the ban specifically undermines the rights of courageous service members defending the nation.
A federal judge says the USAID shutdown likely violated the Constitution: The Trump administration likely violated the Constitution when it effectively shuttered ...
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Quick Glance: Judge Halts Musk's Cuts to USAID Amid Constitutional Concerns
- A federal judge has blocked Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency from further attempts to shut down USAID, stating that their actions likely violate the U.S. Constitution.
- Judge Theodore Chuang ordered Musk and his team to restore access to USAID's computer systems for employees who were placed on leave.
- The lawsuit by current and former USAID employees claims Musk acted as a U.S. officer, violating constitutional requirements.
- While mass terminations of USAID staff were not halted, Chuang acknowledged that these actions were likely unconstitutional but approved by unnamed government officials.
Does the U.S. deserve the Statue of Liberty? Not anymore, one French politician says
npr.org/2025/03/18/nx-s1-5332084/statue-of-liberty-france-return
Trump says he's ending Secret Service protection for Biden's adult children: President Trump said he was ending "immediately" the Secret Service protection ...
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Quick Glance: Trump Withdraws Security Details for Biden Children
- President Trump has revoked the security details for Hunter and Ashley Biden, viewed as a political act of retribution.
- He criticized the number of agents assigned to Hunter's security, announcing the immediate termination of their protection.
- The Secret Service confirmed it would comply with Trump's decision to end the protection.
- This action is part of a pattern of similar measures taken against individuals perceived as enemies during his presidency.
Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty sues Trump administration over canceled contract: Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, a government-backed overseas broadcaster ...
npr.org/2025/03/18/nx-s1-5332379/rfe-rl-sues-trump-usagm-kari-lake
Appellate court rules Ohio's ban on gender transition treatment for minors unconstitutional
statenews.org/government-politics/2025-03-18/appellate-court-rules-ohios-ban-on-gender-transition-treatment-for-minors-unconstitutional
4 things to know about Judge Boasberg as he battles Trump over deportation flights
npr.org/2025/03/18/g-s1-54493/judge-boasberg-trump-deportation-flights
Vice President Vance has a new gig: fundraising for the Republican National Committee
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2 NASA astronauts return to Earth after an unexpectedly long mission in space: NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore were on the International Space ...
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German lawmakers approve huge defense and infrastructure spending: Germany's would-be next chancellor, Friedrich Merz, won lawmakers' approval to loosen strict ...
npr.org/2025/03/18/g-s1-54475/germany-defense-spending-merz-debt-brake-parliament
Israel declares ceasefire 'over' as it launches airstrikes in Gaza killing hundreds
npr.org/2025/03/17/g-s1-54401/israel-launches-deadly-series-of-attack-on-gaza
Last of the classified JFK assassination files released: Thousands of documents related to the 1963 assassination of President John F. Kennedy were released ...
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Quick Glance: Newly Released JFK Assassination Documents Unveiled
- President Trump announced the release of previously classified documents related to John F. Kennedy's assassination.
- Most of the over 6 million pages on this case have been made public, but approximately 3,000 files remain inaccessible.
- Trump called for the release of all remaining documents and insisted that no redactions should be made.
- The released documents provide insights into Lee Harvey Oswald's activities and the operations of intelligence agencies during that era.
Trump tests executive power. And, hundreds killed in Israeli airstrikes on Gaza: A federal judge is requesting the DOJ give a sworn declaration about ...
npr.org/2025/03/18/g-s1-54418/up-first-newsletter-israel-air-strikes-gaza-deportation-justice-department-doge
Trump tries to void Biden's pardons, blaming autopen. Many presidents have used it
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Quick Glance: Trump Challenges Biden's Pardons as Invalid
- President Trump questioned the legitimacy of Biden's preemptive pardons for Jan. 6 committee members, citing their use of an autopen for signatures.
- Legal experts believe Trump's reasoning lacks merit and that a court would likely not permit a president to revoke a predecessor's pardons.
- Trump alleged on social media that committee members were accountable for the pardons without Biden's consent.
- Legal analysts caution that pursuing legal action against individuals who have been pardoned could lead to substantial costs and stress, regardless of the outcomes in court.
Trump calls for the impeachment of a judge, as lawsuits pile up: To date, 127 legal cases have been filed against the Trump administration's actions since ...
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The markets are down. Here's how to handle your investments: The markets have fallen lately, and that means your stocks are probably worth less than they were a ...
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'Segregated facilities' are no longer explicitly banned in federal contracts: The Trump administration cut a clause from federal contracting rules that had been ...
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Tensions mount as DOJ gives sworn response to judge's questions about deportations
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Lady Gaga's 'Mayhem' shakes up the charts at No. 1: As expected, Lady Gaga's Mayhem storms to a No. 1 debut, becoming her seventh album to top the chart.
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Columbia University student fled the U.S. after her student visa was revoked and ICE came knocking | Here & Now
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In the Missouri Ozarks, residents struggle to rebuild after tornadoes: Twisters that tore through Union County, Missouri killed 6 people. One couple survived ...
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Jesse Colin Young, singer of The Youngbloods' 'Get Together,' dies at 83: Prolific musician Jesse Colin Young, best known for being the voice of the '60s ...
npr.org/2025/03/18/nx-s1-5331329/jesse-colin-young-obituary
Texas midwife arrested for allegedly performing illegal abortions, state AG says: Maria Margarita Rojas, known as “Dr. Maria,” faces hundreds of thousands of ...
kut.org/texas/2025-03-17/texas-midwife-arrested-for-allegedly-performing-illegal-abortions-state-ag-says
Harvard will be free for students whose families make $100,000 or less: The expanded financial aid plan will also offer free tuition to families that make $200 ...
npr.org/2025/03/17/nx-s1-5330842/harvard-admission-tuition-free-affirmative-action
Aurelio Martínez, ambassador of Garifuna music, has died: The Honduran musician, one of the most recognized proponents of a Caribbean culture dating to the 17th ...
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What is the U.S. Institute of Peace and why is Trump trying to shut it down?: Founded during the Cold War to project American soft power and foreign policy ...
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4 things to know about the Alien Enemies Act and Trump's efforts to use it: President Trump invoked the Alien Enemies Act of 1798 against Tren de Aragua members ...
npr.org/2025/03/18/nx-s1-5331857/alien-enemies-act-trump-deportations
Wholesale egg prices are going down. How soon will it affect your grocery bill?: Economists say the sharp decline in wholesale egg prices is a positive sign ...
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Firing federal employees was swift. Unwinding the terminations is proving complicated
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A cell pulls off one of the 'Holy Grails' of biotechnology: A new part of an ocean plant cell has been discovered that might revolutionize farming one day ...
npr.org/2025/03/18/nx-s1-5330385/a-cell-pulls-off-one-of-the-holy-grails-of-biotechnology
The VA will deny gender dysphoria treatment to new patients: While the VA never offered gender-affirming surgery, it did offer treatments like hormone therapy ...
npr.org/2025/03/17/nx-s1-5331258/department-of-veterans-affairs-gender-dysphoria-treatments
Pentagon website removes, then restores, page honoring Black Medal of Honor recipient
npr.org/2025/03/17/nx-s1-5330848/defense-pentagon-black-medal-of-honor-charles-rogers
Fire danger continues across Oklahoma due to high winds, dry conditions: Much of Oklahoma is under a fire weather watch through Tuesday, as a red flag warning is ...
kosu.org/local-news/2025-03-17/fire-danger-continues-across-oklahoma-due-to-high-winds-dry-conditions
Navy warship is sent to the southern border to carry out Trump's immigration plans
npr.org/2025/03/17/nx-s1-5330815/navy-destroyer-southern-border-mission
Quick Glance: Tensions Rise Along Lebanese-Syrian Border
- Security along the Lebanese-Syrian border deteriorated following violent clashes between Syrian soldiers and Hezbollah-affiliated fighters.
- The conflict escalated after three Syrian soldiers were reportedly abducted and executed by a group linked to Hezbollah.
- The Lebanese Armed Forces responded to shelling from Syrian territory, taking steps to ensure security in affected areas.
- Syria announced plans to implement necessary measures in response to the violence, while Hezbollah denied involvement in the clashes.
Mount Holyoke College president: 'Colleges are not the enemy' | Here & Now: The Trump administration is cracking down on colleges and universities whose behavior ...
wbur.org/hereandnow/2025/03/17/mount-holyoke-college
New 'Hunger Games' prequel asks: How well do we really know our history?: Sunrise on the Reaping recounts the 50th annual Hunger Games, telling the story of ...
npr.org/2025/03/18/nx-s1-5330584/hunger-games-sunrise-on-the-reaping-suzanne-collins
Trump will attend today's Kennedy Center board meeting as its new chair: President Trump will tour the Kennedy Center today and attend its board meeting ...
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The spending bill fight split Democrats. 2 strategists offer takes on party's future
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A 14-year-old is in the National Women's Soccer League. What protections does she have?
npr.org/2025/03/18/nx-s1-5330868/mckenna-mak-whitham-youngest-athlete-nwsl-protections-soccer
Federal jury in San Antonio convicts two men in connection with deadly 2022 tractor-trailer incident
tpr.org/border-immigration/2025-03-18/federal-jury-in-san-antonio-convicts-two-men-in-connection-with-deadly-2022-tractor-trailer-incident
Judge seeks sworn declaration from Justice Department in deportation case: At issue was whether plane-loads of alleged members of the Tren de Aragua gang were ...
npr.org/2025/03/17/nx-s1-5331300/trump-alien-enemies-act-tren-de-aragua-deportation
Forever 21 is bankrupt, again. This time actually could be forever: Once a formidable fast-fashion mall staple, Forever 21 has filed for bankruptcy ...
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Quick Glance: Forever 21 Declares Bankruptcy Again
- Forever 21 has filed for bankruptcy again and plans to wind down its U.S. operations.
- The company carries $1.58 billion in debt and faces competition from foreign fast-fashion brands.
- Liquidation sales will occur at approximately 350 U.S. stores, while international locations remain unaffected.
- Despite a brief recovery post-2019 bankruptcy, the company has suffered further losses and is now owned by Catalyst Brands.
They look like Nazi salutes. Here's why some people think they're a joke: Multiple people have given stiff-arm salutes after Elon Musk did it twice on ...
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What Russia and Ukraine want out of talks, as Trump speaks to Putin Tuesday: President Trump will speak with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday ...
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Trump invoking Alien Enemies Act to deport is 'a threat to everyone,' lawyer argues
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Fast-er food: A productivity surge at U.S. restaurants: A new study finds that after decades of stagnation, fast-food and other restaurants finally saw a surge ...
npr.org/sections/planet-money/2025/03/18/g-s1-53844/faster-food-productivity-surge-us-restaurants
A Tesla protester targeted by Elon Musk speaks out: 'I have to protect myself': "When one of the most powerful, if not the most powerful person in the world is ...
npr.org/2025/03/17/nx-s1-5328626/elon-musk-protests-tesla-takedown
He lost his first LA Marathon medal in the fires -- this weekend he got his second
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Measles remains a danger to health even years after an infection: The measles outbreak in Texas and New Mexico is now close to 300 cases. Most are unvaccinated ...
npr.org/sections/shots-health-news/2025/03/17/nx-s1-5328765/measles-outbreak-health-risk
Quick Glance: Measles: Long-Term Health Risks Demand Vaccination
- The measles outbreak in Texas and New Mexico has nearly reached 300 cases, exceeding the total in the U.S. for 2024.
- Although the CDC states the national risk is low, doctors highlight the severe and lasting health consequences of measles, including SSPE.
- Measles infection can damage the immune system by erasing immune memory, making children more susceptible to other diseases.
- Declining vaccination rates may lead to more outbreaks, but vaccines remain an effective tool for prevention.
Trump blames Iran for Houthi attacks on shipping after U.S. strikes in Yemen: Trump blames Iran for Houthi attacks on international shipping
npr.org/2025/03/17/g-s1-54274/trump-blames-iran-for-houthi-attacks-on-shipping-after-u-s-strikes-in-yemen
Quick Glance: Houthis Launch Second Attack on US Ships in 24 Hours
- Iran-backed Houthi rebels claimed responsibility for a second attack on an American aircraft carrier group within 24 hours as retaliation for US strikes that reportedly killed 53, including five children.
- A Houthi spokesperson stated that they launched missiles and drones at the USS Harry S Truman and its accompanying warships in the northern Red Sea.
- The US has vowed to continue its strikes on Yemen until the rebels cease their attacks on Red Sea shipping.
- The UN urged both the US military and Houthi rebels to halt all military activities following recent deadly strikes and threats of retaliation.
Wife of former NJ Sen. Bob Menendez goes on trial in New York City: Nadine Menendez is being tried separately after undergoing breast cancer treatment.
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A police officer investigates her own sister's disappearance in 'Long Bright River'
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Why are the Israel-Hamas ceasefire talks stuck? An explainer on the latest: Arab mediators are working to reach a new Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal that would ...
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Quick Glance: Hamas Sets Conditions for Hostage Release Amid Strikes
- Hamas stated it would only release a U.S.-Israeli hostage and four bodies if Israel honors their ceasefire agreement.
- Israeli airstrikes in Gaza resulted in at least nine deaths, including journalists and medics, with Hamas condemning the actions as a serious escalation.
- The U.S. proposed extending the ceasefire while suggesting that Hamas publicly displays flexibility but privately makes impractical demands.
- The humanitarian situation in Gaza worsens as Israel blocks food and fuel deliveries, leading to shortages of water and essential services.
A U.S. airman is charged in death of a South Dakota woman who had vanished in August
npr.org/2025/03/17/nx-s1-5330706/airman-south-dakota-sahela-sangrait-quinterius-chappelle
2 separate cases place the immigration lens on Boston: Two legal immigrants who flew into Boston Logan International Airport have been denied re-entry into the ...
npr.org/2025/03/17/nx-s1-5329818/2-cases-boston-focus-immigration-crackdown
Deadly storms hit multiple southern states. And, hundreds of Venezuelans deported
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Quick Glance: Devastating Storms Claim Many Lives Across the US
- At least 34 people have died due to severe storms in the US.
- A dust storm caused a highway pile-up in Kansas, resulting in eight fatalities, and four others died in Texas from similar incidents.
- Tornado warnings are in effect across several states, including Illinois and Missouri, with over 282,000 households without power.
- Governors of Arkansas and Mississippi reported significant destruction and additional missing persons following the storms.
'I think he knew': Mahmoud Khalil's wife on his detention and her search for answers
npr.org/2025/03/17/nx-s1-5328059/wife-mahmoud-khalil-columbia-university-ice-detention-deportation-case
Heat can age you as much as smoking, a new study finds: Exposure to heat can alter the way your DNA works, according to a new study. The effects could lead to ...
npr.org/2025/03/17/nx-s1-5325273/heat-accelerates-aging-new-study-finds
Playboi Carti, a rap superstar who's never acted like one: MUSIC is the elusive rapper's first album in five years, but his presence has loomed heavy over ...
npr.org/2025/03/18/nx-s1-5328698/playboi-carti-music-review
How Alabama students went from last place to rising stars in math: Alabama is the only state where 4th-grade math scores are higher now than they were in 2019 ...
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The best bands we saw at SXSW 2025: Public radio stations were on the ground in Austin for this year's SXSW Music festival.
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John Kani risked his life to tell stories of apartheid — at 81, he's still at it: The South African actor has been speaking out about racial injustice for ...
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'The Buffalo Hunter Hunter' is Stephen Graham Jones' horror masterpiece: The prose is gorgeous and the plot is complex. The author of The Only Good Indians ...
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Seth Rogen lands the 'tragic job' of studio executive in his new comedy series: Rogen plays a flustered Hollywood studio head in a new Apple TV+ show ...
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Vice President Vance has a new gig: fundraising for the Republican National Committee : NPR
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South by Southwest is downsizing in 2026: SXSW will be two days shorter and not feature a dedicated music weekend. The festival brings in thousands of people and ...
kut.org/austin/2025-03-17/sxsw-austin-tx-march-interactive-film-music-festival
New books this week: 'Hunger Games' is back, and young people navigate a new Tanzania
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Natasha Rothwell (@natasharothwell) is prepared for any outcome.
Natasha can't help but collaborate. She honed her improv skills at the Tokyo Comedy Store ... Show more
Peruvian farmer goes head to head with German energy giant in climate test case: A Peruvian farmer is going head to head with German energy giant in a climate ...
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Tiny Desk Radio launches April 17: Tiny Desk is coming to the public radio airwaves this spring.
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A law in New York pushes doctors to be upfront about patients' costs: The law originally banned health care providers from forcing patients to agree to pay ...
npr.org/sections/shots-health-news/2025/03/17/nx-s1-5328785/health-care-prices-medical-bills-new-york
Here are 4 ways parents can help their teens be smart with screen time: With teens, it doesn't help to just say no to screen time. Instead, experts suggest ...
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ChatGPT can help write an essay. Scientists want it to start folding laundry: Artificial intelligence has revolutionized the virtual world. But reality bytes.
npr.org/2025/03/17/nx-s1-5323897/researchers-are-rushing-to-build-ai-powered-robots-but-will-they-work
Her cancer diagnosis made motherhood both harder and more sweet: As cancer rates rise among people under 50, more and more parents are facing the heightened ...
npr.org/2025/03/17/nx-s1-5327584/cancer-diagnosis-parents-parenting-mothers
Lightfoot Solomon Michaux: The Black preacher and broadcaster who feuded with MLK
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How a firefighter's quick action saved his friend's life: Ronald Osborne was a firefighter for many years. Early in his career, while battling a house fire ...
npr.org/2025/03/17/nx-s1-5328518/unsung-hero-firefighter-life-saved
Yseult: Tiny Desk Concert: The French singer-songwriter's fearless energy is on full display at the Tiny Desk.
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March Madness is expected to generate $3.1 billion in bets. This expert urges caution
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March Madness brackets are set. The SEC dominates the men's with a record 14 teams
npr.org/2025/03/16/g-s1-54180/march-madness-selection-sunday-ncaa-tournament-brackets
Pope Francis seen praying in first photo since his hospitalization a month ago: In the image published online by the Holy See Press Office, the pontiff was ...
npr.org/2025/03/16/nx-s1-5329813/pope-francis-first-photo-since-hospitalization
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