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Brazil's Congress has voted to exempt tens of millions of poor and middle-class workers from paying income tax.

As Kerry Kahn reports, the reform bill also increases taxes on the rich, in keeping with the leftist president's main campaign promises.

Former U.S.

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says she will not seek another term in office.

The 85-year-old Democrat has represented her San Francisco district since 1987.

In 2007, she became the first woman to serve as Speaker.

Pelosi has been a powerful force in getting federal funding for Democratic priorities, including passage of the Affordable Care Act.

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Former FBI Director James Comey is asking a judge to dismiss the criminal case against him.

As NPR's Kerry Johnson reports, Comey says President Trump improperly singled him out for prosecution.

The government shutdown is now in its 21st day.

NPR's Giles Snyder reports on the latest rejection of a stopgap funding bill.

Kyle Snyder reporting.

Columbia has recalled its ambassador to the U.S.,

As John Otis reports from Bogota, the move comes after President Trump accused his Colombian counterpart of drug trafficking.

Vice President J.D.

Vance and U.S.

Special Envoy Steve Witkoff are heading to Israel to try to shore up the ceasefire in Gaza.

They plan to meet with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to discuss recent developments in the region.