SCOTT DETROW, HOST: President Trump is in Scotland this weekend for a five-day trip. He’s due to discuss trade with EU Chief Ursula Von der Leyen and spend some time …
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Taiwanese political gridlock endures as China-friendly party survives recall vote
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesSupporters of the recall movement are seen gathering in Taipei, Taiwan. Jan Camenzind Broomby for NPR hide caption toggle caption Jan Camenzind Broomby for NPR Taipei, TAIWAN — Opposition lawmakers …
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Taiwanese voters reject a bid to remove lawmakers from a China-friendly party
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesTaiwanese people go to vote at a polling station in Taipei, Taiwan, on Saturday to determine whether to oust about one-fifth of their lawmakers, all from the opposition Nationalist Party, …
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A businessman walks by the New York Stock Exchange in New York City. As more than 100 big companies reported earnings this week, the S&P 500 and Nasdaq hit a …
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The Constitution grants Congress the power of the purse, but President Trump is pushing the boundaries of how far the executive branch can go to control federal spending. ARI SHAPIRO, …
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A Democratic Senator was already investigating Jeffrey Epstein’s finances
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesNPR’s Ari Shapiro speaks with Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., about his office’s investigation into Jeffrey Epstein’s financial transactions — and why he is urging the U.S. attorney general to act …
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How and why Trump has struggled in dealing with the Epstein files
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesPresident Trump answers questions at the White House on July 11. Win McNamee/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Win McNamee/Getty Images Questions about the Epstein files keep coming. So do …
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Making a living as a poker player is hard. The ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ makes it harder
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesA new provision in President Trump’s signature domestic policy legislation is causing uproar among professional poker players, who will face higher tax payments when they lose. Getty Images/Photo illustration by …
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Trump administration approves sale of CBS parent company Paramount
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesUnder Executive Chairwoman Shari Redstone, Paramount Global has taken steps to assuage concerns in the Trump administration over news coverage at CBS. On Thursday, the Federal Communications Commission approved the …
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A sign marks the location of the U.S. Department of Education headquarters building on June 20, 2025, in Washington, DC. J. David Ake/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption J. David …