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Live from NPR News, I'm Lakshmi Singh. President Trump plans to move his national security advisor, Mike Waltz, from the White House to the United Nations. NPR's Asma Khalid reports the president is nominating Waltz for U.N. ambassador.

Live from NPR News, I'm Lakshmi Singh. President Trump plans to move his national security advisor, Mike Waltz, from the White House to the United Nations. NPR's Asma Khalid reports the president is nominating Waltz for U.N. ambassador.

The U.S. is expected to gain access to Ukraine's critical minerals and other natural resources under a landmark deal that was several tense months in the making. The former ambassador to Ukraine, William Taylor, says both sides win.

The U.S. is expected to gain access to Ukraine's critical minerals and other natural resources under a landmark deal that was several tense months in the making. The former ambassador to Ukraine, William Taylor, says both sides win.

The agreement does not mandate Ukraine pay back the U.S. aid it's received in its defense against Russia, even though President Trump had previously framed it as reimbursement. A Trump appointed federal judge in Texas has ruled that the president's use of the Alien Enemies Act is unlawful. U.S. District Judge Fernando Rodriguez Jr.

The agreement does not mandate Ukraine pay back the U.S. aid it's received in its defense against Russia, even though President Trump had previously framed it as reimbursement. A Trump appointed federal judge in Texas has ruled that the president's use of the Alien Enemies Act is unlawful. U.S. District Judge Fernando Rodriguez Jr.

says the use of the 18th century wartime law to detain and deport alleged members of a Venezuelan gang from South Texas is, quote, contrary to the plain, ordinary meaning of the statute's terms, end quote. The president visits Alabama today to speak in advance of the University of Alabama's spring commencement.

says the use of the 18th century wartime law to detain and deport alleged members of a Venezuelan gang from South Texas is, quote, contrary to the plain, ordinary meaning of the statute's terms, end quote. The president visits Alabama today to speak in advance of the University of Alabama's spring commencement.

Noelle Annenen with member station WBHM says some students plan to protest the president's visit.

Noelle Annenen with member station WBHM says some students plan to protest the president's visit.

At last check on Wall Street, the Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 83 points at 40,752. The S&P rose 35 points and the Nasdaq was up 264 points. From Washington, this is NPR News. plowed through an after-school camp and killed four students earlier this week, may have been experiencing a medical emergency at the time.

At last check on Wall Street, the Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 83 points at 40,752. The S&P rose 35 points and the Nasdaq was up 264 points. From Washington, this is NPR News. plowed through an after-school camp and killed four students earlier this week, may have been experiencing a medical emergency at the time.

Authorities say so far, there's no evidence of driving under the influence and no charges have been filed. May Day rallies in defense of workers' rights and social justice are being held around the globe. Reuters capturing big crowds marching through the French capital, among other major cities around the world where demonstrations were held.

Authorities say so far, there's no evidence of driving under the influence and no charges have been filed. May Day rallies in defense of workers' rights and social justice are being held around the globe. Reuters capturing big crowds marching through the French capital, among other major cities around the world where demonstrations were held.

The nominations are in for the 2025 Tony Awards, Broadway's highest honors. From New York, Jeff Lennon highlights the nominees.

The nominations are in for the 2025 Tony Awards, Broadway's highest honors. From New York, Jeff Lennon highlights the nominees.

U.S. stocks end the day higher. The Nasdaq closed up 1.5 percent or 264 points to end the day at 17,710. I'm Lakshmi Singh, NPR News.

U.S. stocks end the day higher. The Nasdaq closed up 1.5 percent or 264 points to end the day at 17,710. I'm Lakshmi Singh, NPR News.

Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Lakshmi Singh. President Trump says on social media that he is nominating his national security advisor, Mike Waltz, to be his ambassador to the United Nations. Trump had polled Congresswoman Elise Stefanik's nomination to help preserve the GOP's narrow majority in the House.

Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Lakshmi Singh. President Trump says on social media that he is nominating his national security advisor, Mike Waltz, to be his ambassador to the United Nations. Trump had polled Congresswoman Elise Stefanik's nomination to help preserve the GOP's narrow majority in the House.