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Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is shown gesturing with both hands behind a presidential podium. President Trump stands next to him.

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has been carrying out President Trump's vision to shrink government. On Monday, they announced an executive order aimed at drug prices. Andrew Harnik/Getty Images hide caption

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Shots - Health News

RFK Jr. got rid of an 'alphabet soup' of health agencies. Now, Congress gets a say

On Wednesday, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. goes to Capitol Hill to promote and defend his massive overhaul of HHS, and President Trump's plans to change it even more.

RFK Jr. got rid of an ‘alphabet soup’ of health agencies. Now, Congress gets a say

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Friday

FILE - An empty elementary school classroom is seen on Tuesday, Aug. 17, 2021 in the Bronx borough of New York. Nationwide, students have been absent at record rates since schools reopened after COVID-forced closures. More than a quarter of students missed at least 10% of the 2021-22 school year. (AP Photo/Brittainy Newman, File)

An empty elementary school classroom is seen on Tuesday, Aug. 17, 2021 in the Bronx borough of New York. Nationwide, students have been absent at record rates since schools reopened after COVID-forced closures. More than a quarter of students missed at least 10% of the 2021-22 school year. Brittainy Newman/AP hide caption

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Perspective

Code Switch: Perspectives

If you see something (woke), say something

Code Switch's Gene Demby looks into the Department of Education's new end-DEI portal that asks Americans to narc on their local public schools.

Wednesday

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy speaks to journalists during press conference in Kyiv, Ukraine, Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy speaks to journalists during press conference in Kyiv, Ukraine, Wednesday. Evgeniy Maloletka/AP hide caption

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Ukraine invasion — explained

Ukraine's Zelenskyy will meet Trump Friday to finish a minerals deal

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and President Trump say they will meet Friday in Washington as the two countries finalize a deal on mineral resources.

Ukraine's Zelenskyy will meet Trump Friday to finish a minerals deal

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Tuesday

What's the long-term cost of federal layoffs?

Demonstrators protest against President Trump's anticipated plan to close the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Washington, DC, February 10, 2025. Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images hide caption

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The Indicator from Planet Money

What's the long-term cost of federal layoffs?

The personal story of how an energetic lawyer got knocked off from her dream career and what she thinks that might mean for whether the government can attract talented people in the future.

What's the long-term cost of federal layoffs?

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Friday

"Are you surprised?" Three Black women react to the election

One of the winning "I voted" stickers in Michigan's 2024 "I voted" sticker contest. Katelyn Stouffer-Hopkins/Michigan Dept of State hide caption

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It's Been a Minute

"Are you surprised?" Three Black women react to the election

What's surprising about Trump returning to the White House? For Brittany Luse, Pop Culture Happy Hour's Aisha Harris, and NPR's Alana Wise there isn't much to be surprised about. Three Black women and journalists mull over how this moment is business as usual from where they sit.

"Are you surprised?" Three Black women react to the election

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Thursday

Judge in hush money trial denies Trump's second request for a mistrial

Judge Juan Merchan presides over proceedings Tuesday as Stormy Daniels, far right, answers questions on direct examination by assistant district attorney Susan Hoffinger in Manhattan criminal court as former President Donald Trump and defense attorney Todd Blanche look on. Elizabeth Williams/AP hide caption

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Law

Judge in hush money trial denies Trump's second request for a mistrial

New York Judge Juan Merchan on Thursday denied the attempt to toss out the trial following two days of testimony from adult film star Stormy Daniels.

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Wednesday

Nikki Haley suspends her presidential campaign, but doesn't endorse Trump

Republican presidential candidate and former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley speaks during a news conference on Wednesday in Charleston, S.C. Chris Carlson/AP hide caption

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Elections

Nikki Haley suspends her presidential campaign, but doesn't endorse Trump

The former South Carolina governor and United Nations ambassador was the last major candidate to challenge former President Donald Trump for the GOP nomination.

Nikki Haley suspends her presidential campaign, but doesn't endorse Trump

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Wednesday

Sunday

Conservative megadonors Koch not funding Haley anymore as she continues longshot bid

Republican presidential candidate former UN Ambassador Nikki Haley speaking at an election night event, Saturday, Feb. 24, in Charleston, S.C. Chris Carlson/AP hide caption

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Politics

Conservative megadonors Koch not funding Haley anymore as she continues longshot bid

The influential Koch network of conservative megadonors announced it will no longer be spending its resources on Haley's presidential bid, saying no outside group can "widen her path to victory."

Tuesday

Nikki Haley says challenging Trump is more important than ever

Republican presidential candidate and former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley speaks at a campaign event at Clemson University in Greenville, S.C., on Tuesday. Allison Joyce/Getty Images hide caption

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Politics

Nikki Haley says challenging Trump is more important than ever

With just days to go before South Carolina's crucial Republican primary, Nikki Haley is making the case for her continued candidacy for the Republican presidential nomination.

Nikki Haley says challenging Trump is more important than ever

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Thursday

Montana GOP lawmaker quickly drops Senate bid, citing Trump's endorsement of opponent

Montana Republican Rep. Matt Rosendale files paperwork to run for U.S. Senate on Feb. 9 at the state Capitol in Helena, Mt. Rosendale announced Thursday, Feb. 15, that he was ending his campaign after former President Donald Trump endorsed his Republican opponent, former Navy SEAL Tim Sheehy. Matthew Brown/AP hide caption

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Elections

Montana GOP lawmaker quickly drops Senate bid, citing Trump's endorsement of opponent

Rep. Matt Rosendale has ended his bid for the Senate less than a week after he launched his campaign. He said in a statement he lacks resources and that the "hill was just too steep to climb."

Monday

Wednesday

'None of these candidates' takes the Nevada Republican primary, dealing Haley a blow

Republican presidential candidate and former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley speaks during a campaign rally on Monday in Spartanburg, S.C. Haley has focused her campaign attention and resources on South Carolina, likely causing her loss in Nevada's primary Tuesday to "none of these candidates." Meg Kinnard/AP hide caption

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Elections

'None of these candidates' takes the Nevada Republican primary, dealing Haley a blow

Nikki Haley was the only major candidate left in Nevada's presidential primary election but even that advantage did not help her clinch a win in the contest.