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VFW finds new ways to connect younger veterans
E317 - 5m 5s
In cities and towns across the country, the nation’s oldest veterans group, Veterans of Foreign Wars, provides spaces for war veterans to connect and socialize. But as their numbers dwindle, the VFW seeks to expand its ranks by looking to a new generation. Stephanie Sy reports.
Idaho abortion law case could have nationwide implications
E317 - 7m 24s
An Idaho state court will hear arguments in a case brought by four women who allege they were denied emergency care because of the state’s abortion laws, which are some of the most restrictive in the nation. The women argue the law's medical exceptions are too narrow to protect the health of pregnant patients. Amna Nawaz discussed more with Jennifer Adkins and Marc Hearron.
The influence Musk could have in Trump administration
E317 - 5m 44s
Elon Musk was among Donald Trump’s most visible and powerful surrogates on the campaign trail. Now with President-elect Trump, Musk remains within the inner circle, joining calls with world leaders and weighing in on staffing decisions. Amna Nawaz discussed the influence Musk could exert on the next administration and what he stands to gain with Vittoria Elliott of Wired.
The influence Musk could have in Trump administration
E317 - 6m 49s
An independent famine review committee affiliated with the United Nations declared that across northern Gaza, starvation, malnutrition and excess mortality, are “rapidly increasing” and “famine thresholds may have already been crossed or else will be in the near future.” Nick Schifrin discussed more with Jan Egeland, a longtime diplomat and humanitarian who recently traveled to Gaza.
News Wrap: Crews battle New Jersey brush fires
E317 - 6m 8s
In our news wrap Monday, crews are battling blazes on both coasts as brush fires have broken out around New Jersey fueled by bone-dry conditions, larger wildfires rage in California though crews are making progress, Zelenskyy says Ukrainian forces are holding back enemy troops in Russia's Kursk region and Haiti's international airport shut down after gangs opened fire at a flight trying to land.
Republicans closer to winning control of House and Senate
E317 - 4m 42s
More than a dozen congressional races have yet to be called as House Republicans are looking to maintain hold of the chamber. If they do, it would lead to Republicans holding a political trifecta over Washington. Lisa Desjardins reports.
Trump shapes administration, naming hardliner to top post
E317 - 7m 26s
President-elect Trump is quickly picking the people he wants to advise him when he enters the White House again, including who he has chosen to lead his campaign promise of mass deportation. Trump announced Tom Homan will be his “border czar” and Stephen Miller, an immigration hardliner, is expected to be his deputy chief of staff for policy. White House Correspondent Laura Barrón-López reports.
Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on how Democrats are reacting
E317 - 8m 25s
NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Geoff Bennett to discuss the latest political news, including analysis of Democrats' losses in last week's election and the new Trump team taking shape.
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