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But in style and substance, there's a lot that's similar, and their supporters appreciate what they see as the two leaders calling it like it is, outmaneuvering liberals, saying controversial and sometimes downright offensive things out loud. Orban is known for his anti-immigration stance and has depicted himself as the defender of a Christian Europe, working against liberal headwinds in academia.

And the media, Michelle, I'm sure that sounds familiar. And then there are parallels in policies. I mean, this is a different system, a parliamentary system, but basically Orban really centralized power under the prime minister. And one big similarity is the universities. They're all state universities here, but enjoyed academic autonomy.

And the media, Michelle, I'm sure that sounds familiar. And then there are parallels in policies. I mean, this is a different system, a parliamentary system, but basically Orban really centralized power under the prime minister. And one big similarity is the universities. They're all state universities here, but enjoyed academic autonomy.

And the media, Michelle, I'm sure that sounds familiar. And then there are parallels in policies. I mean, this is a different system, a parliamentary system, but basically Orban really centralized power under the prime minister. And one big similarity is the universities. They're all state universities here, but enjoyed academic autonomy.

And now they come under private foundations that get state money, and that foundation decides how the universities are run. In the States, Trump is also using the threat of pulling federal funds to get universities to come in line with his government's demands. And they both spend a lot of time attacking the independent press. That's actually how CPAC opened today.

And now they come under private foundations that get state money, and that foundation decides how the universities are run. In the States, Trump is also using the threat of pulling federal funds to get universities to come in line with his government's demands. And they both spend a lot of time attacking the independent press. That's actually how CPAC opened today.

And now they come under private foundations that get state money, and that foundation decides how the universities are run. In the States, Trump is also using the threat of pulling federal funds to get universities to come in line with his government's demands. And they both spend a lot of time attacking the independent press. That's actually how CPAC opened today.

He predicts any Republican who resists would be knocked out, so why are some saying no?

He predicts any Republican who resists would be knocked out, so why are some saying no?

He predicts any Republican who resists would be knocked out, so why are some saying no?

And Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency is trying to expand its reach. Musk has taken a step back, but an NPR analysis found the unit has sought recently to intervene in dozens more entities, even some outside government. Is that legal? Stay with us. We've got the news you need to start your day.

And Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency is trying to expand its reach. Musk has taken a step back, but an NPR analysis found the unit has sought recently to intervene in dozens more entities, even some outside government. Is that legal? Stay with us. We've got the news you need to start your day.

And Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency is trying to expand its reach. Musk has taken a step back, but an NPR analysis found the unit has sought recently to intervene in dozens more entities, even some outside government. Is that legal? Stay with us. We've got the news you need to start your day.

President Trump met with House Republicans in the Capitol yesterday, urging them to get behind his massive tax and immigration bill or risk a tax increase.

President Trump met with House Republicans in the Capitol yesterday, urging them to get behind his massive tax and immigration bill or risk a tax increase.

President Trump met with House Republicans in the Capitol yesterday, urging them to get behind his massive tax and immigration bill or risk a tax increase.

NPR's Deirdre Walsh is at the Capitol and she joins me now. Good morning, Deirdre. Good morning, Laila. So did Trump's pep rally with House Republicans build the support he needs for that bill?

NPR's Deirdre Walsh is at the Capitol and she joins me now. Good morning, Deirdre. Good morning, Laila. So did Trump's pep rally with House Republicans build the support he needs for that bill?

NPR's Deirdre Walsh is at the Capitol and she joins me now. Good morning, Deirdre. Good morning, Laila. So did Trump's pep rally with House Republicans build the support he needs for that bill?

Okay, so did leaders agree to any of these demands to move some of these holdouts?