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It's part of a wave of firings of government officials. NPR's Danielle Kurtzleben reports that the administration has linked the firing to what they characterize as diversity, equity, and inclusion practices, or DEI.

It's part of a wave of firings of government officials. NPR's Danielle Kurtzleben reports that the administration has linked the firing to what they characterize as diversity, equity, and inclusion practices, or DEI.

And you're listening to NPR News. A federal judge has placed a two-week block on efforts by the Trump administration to overhaul the federal government. The San Francisco judge agreed with plaintiffs, saying the Supreme Court has made clear that the president must work with Congress in such efforts. A hearing for a preliminary injunction has been scheduled for May 22nd. The U.S.

And you're listening to NPR News. A federal judge has placed a two-week block on efforts by the Trump administration to overhaul the federal government. The San Francisco judge agreed with plaintiffs, saying the Supreme Court has made clear that the president must work with Congress in such efforts. A hearing for a preliminary injunction has been scheduled for May 22nd. The U.S.

has urged both sides to enter peace talks in South Sudan as the country teeters on the brink of another civil war. America spent billions of dollars on the world's youngest nation and was key in brokering a 2018 peace deal that ended years of conflict there. Emmanuel Igunza has more from Kenya.

has urged both sides to enter peace talks in South Sudan as the country teeters on the brink of another civil war. America spent billions of dollars on the world's youngest nation and was key in brokering a 2018 peace deal that ended years of conflict there. Emmanuel Igunza has more from Kenya.

Stocks drifted to a mixed close on Wall Street on Friday. The Dow closed down 0.29% for the day, finishing out at 41,249. The S&P 500 was down 0.07%, and the Nasdaq was up a fraction of a point to finish the day and the week at 17,928. I'm Dale Willman, NPR News.

Stocks drifted to a mixed close on Wall Street on Friday. The Dow closed down 0.29% for the day, finishing out at 41,249. The S&P 500 was down 0.07%, and the Nasdaq was up a fraction of a point to finish the day and the week at 17,928. I'm Dale Willman, NPR News.

Live from NPR News, I'm Dale Willman. President Trump leaves for the Middle East on Monday. As NPR's Franco Ordonez reports, Trump will travel to Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates for the first policy-focused foreign trip of his second term.

Live from NPR News, I'm Dale Willman. President Trump leaves for the Middle East on Monday. As NPR's Franco Ordonez reports, Trump will travel to Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates for the first policy-focused foreign trip of his second term.

The mayor of Newark, New Jersey, was arrested Friday at a protest outside a new immigration detention center. NPR's Joel Rose reports that the incident marks an escalation in the fight between city officials and federal immigration authorities over the facility.

The mayor of Newark, New Jersey, was arrested Friday at a protest outside a new immigration detention center. NPR's Joel Rose reports that the incident marks an escalation in the fight between city officials and federal immigration authorities over the facility.

In Wisconsin, bail has been set at $20,000 for the father of a teen who opened fire last December at her school in Madison. Sarah Lear of Wisconsin Public Radio has this update.

In Wisconsin, bail has been set at $20,000 for the father of a teen who opened fire last December at her school in Madison. Sarah Lear of Wisconsin Public Radio has this update.

And you're listening to NPR News. Military strikes are continuing between Pakistan and India. Pakistan says India launched three missiles early Saturday morning that were aimed at air bases inside Pakistan. They said most of them were intercepted. In response, Pakistan said it launched retaliatory strikes on multiple locations in India.

And you're listening to NPR News. Military strikes are continuing between Pakistan and India. Pakistan says India launched three missiles early Saturday morning that were aimed at air bases inside Pakistan. They said most of them were intercepted. In response, Pakistan said it launched retaliatory strikes on multiple locations in India.

The attacks began last month after India blamed Pakistan for a gun massacre in India. China has extended congratulations to the new pope.

The attacks began last month after India blamed Pakistan for a gun massacre in India. China has extended congratulations to the new pope.

Although the government of China is officially atheist, there are millions of Catholics in China, and one of the most contentious issues among the faithful there is a Vatican deal that effectively gives China's ruling Communist Party input on the appointment of China's bishops. NPR's Emily Fang explains.

Although the government of China is officially atheist, there are millions of Catholics in China, and one of the most contentious issues among the faithful there is a Vatican deal that effectively gives China's ruling Communist Party input on the appointment of China's bishops. NPR's Emily Fang explains.