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WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 11: Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) speaks during a press conference following a policy luncheon at the U.S. Capitol on March 11, 2025 in Washington, DC. Schumer answered a range of questions during the press conference. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)

WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 11: Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) speaks during a press conference following a policy luncheon at the U.S. Capitol on March 11, 2025 in Washington, DC. Schumer answered a range of questions during the press conference. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images) Win McNamee/Getty Images/Getty Images North America hide caption

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Senate signals plans to avoid shutdown. And, Trump to visit DOJ

Senate Democrats must choose between a government shutdown or a bill they hate, as the deadline to pass a spending bill looms.

Congress Budget Vote, Trump Speaks At DOJ, Federal Workers Reinstated

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EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin testifying before a Senate Environment and Public Works Committee on his nomination in January.

EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin testifying before a Senate Environment and Public Works Committee on his nomination in January. Ting Shen/AFP/Getty Images hide caption

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EPA targets dozens of regulations. And, 'stranded' astronauts may return to Earth

The Environmental Protection Agency announced yesterday plans to reconsider more than two dozen rules. And, astronauts "stranded" on the International Space Station may be able to return to Earth.

Sunday

From moms to daughters, sisters, friends, spouses and more, NPR readers shared stories of the women

From moms to daughters, sisters, friends, spouses and more, NPR readers shared stories of the women in their lives. Kathleen Moffitt, Destiny Clifford, Sonia Diaz, Cynthia Kellrey, Sarah Humm, Pam Cummings, Krista Watson, Nancy Burns, Tom Connelly, Kevin Pilgrim, Jeremy Alvarez hide caption

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This Women's History Month, readers tell NPR about the women who changed their lives

Since 1995, presidents have issued a series of proclamations celebrating Women's History in March. NPR readers share stories of the women who have made the biggest impacts on their lives.

This Women's History Month, readers tell NPR about the women who changed their lives

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"50 Years of Hope and HA-HAs" is the first Vietnamese American art exhibit to open in the D.C., Maryland and Virginia region, according to the D.C. Commission on the Arts and Humanities.

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Fall of Saigon, 50 years on

A new art exhibit examines 50 years since the Vietnam War and looks forward with hope

April 2025 marks 50 years since the end of the Vietnam War. In Washington, D.C., a new art exhibit offers counter-narratives of what it means to be Vietnamese American.

Friday

United States Marine Corps troops patrol the US-Mexico border area as seen from San Diego, California, on February 7, 2025, as the Defense Department deploys 1,600 active-duty troops to the border during US President Donald Trump's second week in office, near the San Ysidro Port of Entry with Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico, in the background.

United States Marine Corps troops patrol the US-Mexico border area as seen from San Diego, California, on February 7, 2025, as the Defense Department deploys 1,600 active-duty troops to the border during US President Donald Trump's second week in office, near the San Ysidro Port of Entry with Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico, in the background. Carlos Moreno/NurPhoto via Getty Images hide caption

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New poll shows more support for immigration restrictions. And, this week in DOGE

Despite divisions over Trump's immigration crackdowns, Americans show growing support for immigration restrictions. And, several top federal prosecutors resign over pressure to drop Eric Adams' corruption case.

Justice Department Shakeup, Guantanamo Migrants Lawsuit, Immigration Crackdown Poll

Thursday

President Donald Trump's nominee to be Secretary of Education Linda McMahon arrives to meet with Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) in the Russell Senate Office Building on Dec. 9, 2024.

President Donald Trump's nominee to be Secretary of Education Linda McMahon arrives to meet with Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) in the Russell Senate Office Building on Dec. 9, 2024. Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images hide caption

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Linda McMahon faces confirmation hearing. And, Trump, Putin agree to meet

What to know about Trump's pick for education secretary, Linda McMahon, who faces her confirmation hearing today. And, Trump agrees to meet with Putin to kick off talks to end the war in Ukraine.

Migration and Trade with India, Trump and Putin Chat, Future of Education Department

Wednesday

The General Services Administration (GSA) headquarters building in Washington, DC in a 2016 file photo. The agency is bracing for deep cuts under the new Trump administration.

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GSA staff faces massive cuts. And, could NASA launch a Mars mission?

The General Services Administration plans to cut its budget in half and ramp up monitoring of staff. And, Elon Musk could help propel a NASA Mars program — or delay it for another generation.

Federal Worker Surveillance, Trump's Team In Europe, Elon Musk And Mars

Tuesday

Jordan's King Abdullah II (L) speaks to US President Donald Trump before a meeting in the Oval Office of the White House June 25, 2018 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Brendan Smialowski / AFP) (Photo by BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI/AFP via Getty Images)

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Trump and Jordan's king meet on Gaza's future. And, U.S. math and reading scores

Trump and Jordan's King Abdullah will meet to discuss Gaza's future. And, a deep dive into U.S. reading and math scores — and what schools can do about them.

Jordan's King In Washington, New Tariffs, NYC Mayor's Corruption Charges

Sunday

Want good luck this year? Try these Lunar New Year traditions from NPR readers
Penny Lee, Tran Tran, Lena Chen, Chelsea Tan, Kristen Morita and Stacy Nguyen.

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Want good luck this year? Try these Lunar New Year traditions from NPR readers

Each culture that celebrates the Lunar New Year has traditions passed down from generation to generation that are thought to bring good luck. NPR readers share theirs. 

Want good luck this year? Try these Lunar New Year traditions from NPR readers

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