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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth joined Japanese leaders for memorial service on Iwo Jima. Eighty years ago today, the Pacific Island was the scene of a bloody battle during the Second World War. Hegseth said the U.S.-Japan alliance showed how yesterday's enemy is today's friend.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth joined Japanese leaders for memorial service on Iwo Jima. Eighty years ago today, the Pacific Island was the scene of a bloody battle during the Second World War. Hegseth said the U.S.-Japan alliance showed how yesterday's enemy is today's friend.

He's on his first trip to Asia as defense secretary. A federal judge in Washington is temporarily blocking an executive order that tried to punish the Jenner and Block law firm. As NPR's Kerry Johnson reports, the action came hours after Jenner sued over what it called an unconstitutional action from the White House.

He's on his first trip to Asia as defense secretary. A federal judge in Washington is temporarily blocking an executive order that tried to punish the Jenner and Block law firm. As NPR's Kerry Johnson reports, the action came hours after Jenner sued over what it called an unconstitutional action from the White House.

Crowds are gathered at Tesla dealerships across the country today to protest Tesla ECEO Elon Musk and his attempts to slash government spending. Organizers also call for protests at Tesla locations around the world. This is NPR News. The FAA says it's investigating an incident near Washington, D.C. yesterday.

Crowds are gathered at Tesla dealerships across the country today to protest Tesla ECEO Elon Musk and his attempts to slash government spending. Organizers also call for protests at Tesla locations around the world. This is NPR News. The FAA says it's investigating an incident near Washington, D.C. yesterday.

A Delta Airlines jet was taking off from Reagan National Airport when at least one of four Air Force jets passed underneath. They'd been part of a flyover at Arlington National Cemetery nearby. A collision avoidance alert was activated in the Delta cockpit, and traffic controllers issued new flight instructions.

A Delta Airlines jet was taking off from Reagan National Airport when at least one of four Air Force jets passed underneath. They'd been part of a flyover at Arlington National Cemetery nearby. A collision avoidance alert was activated in the Delta cockpit, and traffic controllers issued new flight instructions.

Sea ice covering the Arctic Ocean hit its yearly high this week before it begins to melt away in the warmer months. This year's maximum, however, was the smallest it's ever been. NPR's Alejandra Burunda reports.

Sea ice covering the Arctic Ocean hit its yearly high this week before it begins to melt away in the warmer months. This year's maximum, however, was the smallest it's ever been. NPR's Alejandra Burunda reports.

In men's college basketball, it's down to the Elite Eight. Alabama will face Duke, and Florida plays Texas Tech tonight. Tomorrow, Houston plays Tennessee, and Auburn faces Michigan State for a shot at the Final Four in the NCAA Championship. I'm Nora Rahm, NPR News in Washington.

In men's college basketball, it's down to the Elite Eight. Alabama will face Duke, and Florida plays Texas Tech tonight. Tomorrow, Houston plays Tennessee, and Auburn faces Michigan State for a shot at the Final Four in the NCAA Championship. I'm Nora Rahm, NPR News in Washington.

Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Nora Rahm. Congress returns to Capitol Hill this week. The Senate is to hold a hearing on whether it should confirm Frank Bixignano as Commissioner of Social Security. During the recess, many lawmakers heard that their concerned constituents are worried the Trump administration will make changes. NPR's Deepa Shivaram has more.

Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Nora Rahm. Congress returns to Capitol Hill this week. The Senate is to hold a hearing on whether it should confirm Frank Bixignano as Commissioner of Social Security. During the recess, many lawmakers heard that their concerned constituents are worried the Trump administration will make changes. NPR's Deepa Shivaram has more.

NPR's Deepa Shivaram. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick had commented that if his mother-in-law didn't receive her Social Security check, she wouldn't call and complain, that it's the fraudster who always makes the loudest noise, yelling and complaining. The head of China's government urged countries to open their markets amid rising geopolitical tensions and uncertainty.

NPR's Deepa Shivaram. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick had commented that if his mother-in-law didn't receive her Social Security check, she wouldn't call and complain, that it's the fraudster who always makes the loudest noise, yelling and complaining. The head of China's government urged countries to open their markets amid rising geopolitical tensions and uncertainty.

NPR's Anthony Kuhn reports China has invited foreign executives to a forum to boost foreign investment in China.

NPR's Anthony Kuhn reports China has invited foreign executives to a forum to boost foreign investment in China.

Voters in Canada will be going to the polls on April 28th for a national election. As Dan Karpinshuk reports, Prime Minister Mark Carney triggered the election call this morning with the dissolution of the Parliament.

Voters in Canada will be going to the polls on April 28th for a national election. As Dan Karpinshuk reports, Prime Minister Mark Carney triggered the election call this morning with the dissolution of the Parliament.