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Retired U.S. Navy vice admiral discusses risk of lengthy Iran conflict

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with retired Navy Vice Adm. Robert Harward about the risk of the conflict with Iran turning into a long war.

Democratic New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani (C) raises his hands during a campaign event with New York City elected officials on November 1, 2025 in the Queens borough of New York City. Mamdani remains the front runner against Independent candidate, former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo and Republican candidate Curtis Sliwa.

NYC mayor's race closes with charges of Islamaphobia and antisemitism, all from Democrats

The leading candidates in New York City's mayoral race spent the weekend rushing from campaign event-to-event ahead of Tuesday's election.

Fed Chair Jerome Powell speaks with Lisa Cook, a member of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve, during a meeting in Washington on June 25. President Trump's desire to fire Cook for cause is at the center of Wednesday's Supreme Court argument — an argument that could have major consequences for financial markets and the broader economy.

It's showdown time for the Fed's independence at the Supreme Court

At issue are President Trump's efforts to break with 112 years of law and precedent by firing Lisa Cook, a member of the Federal Reserve's governing board.

A protester holds a sign related to the release of the Jeffrey Epstein case files outside the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., on Nov. 12.

Justice Department official says full Epstein files won't come by Friday deadline

Friday is the deadline for the government to release files related to the life and death of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. There are still questions about what will be published and when.

Tessa Yang talks about her debut novel, 'The Jellyfish Problem'

A stay-out-of-the-water beach read features a giant, sentient sea creature. NPR's Elissa Nadworny talks with Tessa Yang about her debut novel, "The Jelly Fish Problem."

Gaetz withdraws as attorney general nominee

Former Florida Congressman Matt Gaetz has withdrawn his name from consideration to be the next attorney general of the United States.

What it was like for one representative who supported keeping McCarthy as speaker

NPR's Juana Summers speaks with Republican Rep. Marianette Miller-Meeks about the vote to ouster Kevin McCarthy as speaker of the house.

Travelers at Nashville International Airport, which has seen explosive growth over the past decade.

Crowded planes and airports set records, straining the U.S. aviation system

The summer travel season is setting records again. Airlines are carrying more passengers than ever while operating fewer flights than they did 20 years ago, pushing the limits of the aviation system.

U.S. men's soccer star Christian Pulisic will take to the field after injury

Christian Pulisic, the longtime star of the U.S. men's national soccer team, has been slowed by an injury this World Cup. He's finally healthy and ready for his big moment.

Education Secretary Linda McMahon has acknowledged that, in some areas, the overall reduction-in-force at her agency has gone too far.

The U.S. Education Department fired thousands of workers. Now, it's on a hiring spree

The Federal Student Aid office lost half its staff last year as part of Trump administration downsizing. Now, it's hiring hundreds of new workers.

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