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Smith also says it is, quote, laughable that he acted from political motives.

What's not as clear is how the destruction is affecting people's mental health. And that weighs on residents' lives, even if it's harder to quantify than the value of someone's house.

What's not as clear is how the destruction is affecting people's mental health. And that weighs on residents' lives, even if it's harder to quantify than the value of someone's house.

What's not as clear is how the destruction is affecting people's mental health. And that weighs on residents' lives, even if it's harder to quantify than the value of someone's house.

Pete Hegseth has already been the subject of public debate. The veteran and TV personality faced news stories about alcohol and even the revelation of a critical email from his own mom. His mother, though, has now since publicly supported him, and as has the president-elect and some senators who were initially skeptical.

Pete Hegseth has already been the subject of public debate. The veteran and TV personality faced news stories about alcohol and even the revelation of a critical email from his own mom. His mother, though, has now since publicly supported him, and as has the president-elect and some senators who were initially skeptical.

Pete Hegseth has already been the subject of public debate. The veteran and TV personality faced news stories about alcohol and even the revelation of a critical email from his own mom. His mother, though, has now since publicly supported him, and as has the president-elect and some senators who were initially skeptical.

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I'm Steve Inskeep. And I'm A. Martinez. Remember, you can listen to this podcast sponsor-free while supporting public media with Up First Plus. Learn more at plus.npr.org. That's plus.npr.org.

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As the wind is expected to pick up again, officials are asking residents to work with them.

As the wind is expected to pick up again, officials are asking residents to work with them.

As the wind is expected to pick up again, officials are asking residents to work with them.

What are the odds of success? And we spoke with President Biden's Homeland Security Secretary as he prepares to leave office.

What are the odds of success? And we spoke with President Biden's Homeland Security Secretary as he prepares to leave office.

What are the odds of success? And we spoke with President Biden's Homeland Security Secretary as he prepares to leave office.

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