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A member of the Salvadorian army stands guard in a bus with inmates at CECOT on March 16, in Tecoluca, El Salvador.

A member of the Salvadoran army stands guard on a bus with inmates at CECOT on March 16 in Tecoluca, El Salvador. Handout/Salvadoran Government/Getty Images hide caption

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Deported over a tattoo? Lawyer claims client is not a gang member

Immigration attorney Linette Tobin shares details with NPR about the government's case against her client, Jerce Reyes Barrios, a Venezuelan soccer player and father of two.

Why a Venezuelan soccer player was deported to a prison in El Salvador — a tattoo

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Wednesday

WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 14: U.S. Rep. Jim Himes (D-CT) speaks to members of the press after a briefing at the U.S. Capitol on February 14, 2024 in Washington, DC. Earlier in the day, Turner released a public statement warning members of Congress about a "serious national security threat" without giving any information about the nature of the threat and demanded that President Joe Biden declassify the information. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)

U.S. Rep. Jim Himes (D-CT) speaks to members of the press after a briefing at the U.S. Capitol on February 14, 2024 in Washington, DC. Alex Wong/Getty Images/Getty Images North America hide caption

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'An unbelievable cocktail of incompetence': a U.S. representative on Signal messages

Leila Fadel speaks with Congressman Jim Himes (D-Conn.) ahead of a hearing on the Trump administration's inadvertent disclosure of war plans on messaging app Signal.

Intelligence officials to testify before Congress about war plans leaking on Signal

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National

HUD will share data with Homeland Security to target immigrants without legal status

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development says it is partnering with Homeland Security to help identify immigrants without legal status living in publicly subsidized housing.

HUD will share data with Homeland Security to target immigrants without legal status

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National Security

Just how secure is the messaging app Signal?

The private messaging Signal is not a secure government network but it is used by many government officials and journalists. NPR's Leila Fadel talks with Matt Blaze, cybersecurity expert and professor at Georgetown University Law Center, about security features on Signal.

Just how secure is the messaging app Signal?

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Tuesday

National Security

Should U.S. officials be discussing security plans on Signal?

The White House is confirming a stunning security breach. NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with former State Department spokesperson Ned Price about how a journalist was included in a group chat with U.S. officials discussing airstrikes in Yemen, on a publicly available messaging app.

Should U.S. officials be discussing security plans on Signal?

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Politics

Usha Vance's planned trip to Greenland causes a stir

President Trump has suggested that the U.S. should take over Greenland. Now, a planned trip to Greenland puts Usha Vance, the spouse of the U.S. vice president, in a difficult diplomatic position.

Usha Vance's planned trip to Greenland causes a stir

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Law

Use of the Alien Enemies Act by Trump administration is challenged in court

The Trump administration received pointed questions from a judge on the use of the Alien Enemies Act to deport scores of alleged members of a gang with no due process.

Use of the Alien Enemies Act by Trump administration is challenged in court

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National Security

How a journalist at The Atlantic was sent White House war plans

The White House confirmed what appears to be an extraordinary breach of security. A journalist was included in a group chat with U.S. officials discussing plans to strike Houthi rebels in Yemen.

How a journalist at The Atlantic was sent White House war plans

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Friday

Asia

A Morning Edition team is on its way to report from China

NPR's Leila Fadel and Steve Inskeep speak about his upcoming reporting trip to China and why it is important now.

A Morning Edition team is on its way to report from China

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Middle East

Gershon Baskin discusses how Israel is reacting to the resumption of fighting in Gaza

NPR's Leila Fadel asks veteran Israeli hostage negotiator and peace activist Gershon Baskin about how the country is reacting to the resumption of fighting in Gaza.

Gershon Baskin discusses how Israel is reacting to the resumption of fighting in Gaza

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National

NTSB says Maryland officials did not assess Key Bridge risks before collapse

The National Transportation Safety Board strongly criticized Maryland officials for not determining the Francis Scott Key Bridge's risk of collapse. The bridge collapsed after a cargo ship struck it.

NTSB says Maryland officials did not assess Key Bridge risks before collapse

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Thursday