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Fox News host Janine Pirro has been tapped to serve as interim U.S. attorney for Washington, D.C. Pirro is a former judge who also served two decades as district attorney for Westchester County in New York. This is NPR News.

Fox News host Janine Pirro has been tapped to serve as interim U.S. attorney for Washington, D.C. Pirro is a former judge who also served two decades as district attorney for Westchester County in New York. This is NPR News.

Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Shea Stephens. In what would be the first agreement since U.S. tariffs on global imports took effect, President Trump says he'll announce a trade deal later today. The announcement on Truth Social did not mention which country would be involved in the deal.

Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Shea Stephens. In what would be the first agreement since U.S. tariffs on global imports took effect, President Trump says he'll announce a trade deal later today. The announcement on Truth Social did not mention which country would be involved in the deal.

The trade war is among the factors considered in the latest decision by Federal Reserve Board policymakers to leave interest rates unchanged. Fed Chairman Jerome Powell says the risks of rising unemployment and inflation will increase if the tariffs are sustained.

The trade war is among the factors considered in the latest decision by Federal Reserve Board policymakers to leave interest rates unchanged. Fed Chairman Jerome Powell says the risks of rising unemployment and inflation will increase if the tariffs are sustained.

Powell says the central bank is using its tools to foster maximum employment and price stability. with no consideration for the political pressure to lower its key rate. Many Afghans who've had temporary protective status in the U.S. since their government fell to the Taliban fear that their lives would be in danger if sent home.

Powell says the central bank is using its tools to foster maximum employment and price stability. with no consideration for the political pressure to lower its key rate. Many Afghans who've had temporary protective status in the U.S. since their government fell to the Taliban fear that their lives would be in danger if sent home.

From Houston Public Media, Andrew Schneider reports that the Trump administration is ending programs that have allowed thousands of Afghans to remain in the Houston area.

From Houston Public Media, Andrew Schneider reports that the Trump administration is ending programs that have allowed thousands of Afghans to remain in the Houston area.

A new accuser has taken the witness stand in the second New York sex crimes trial of former movie mogul Harvey Weinstein. Ilya Maritz has details.

A new accuser has taken the witness stand in the second New York sex crimes trial of former movie mogul Harvey Weinstein. Ilya Maritz has details.

U.S. futures are virtually unchanged in after-hours trading on Wall Street. This is NPR. The judge overseeing the sex trafficking, racketeering, and conspiracy trial of Sean Diddy Combs says that a jury is likely to be seated this week. Many of the prospective jurors questioned so far said they believe they could be impartial.

U.S. futures are virtually unchanged in after-hours trading on Wall Street. This is NPR. The judge overseeing the sex trafficking, racketeering, and conspiracy trial of Sean Diddy Combs says that a jury is likely to be seated this week. Many of the prospective jurors questioned so far said they believe they could be impartial.

Forty-five people have been chosen for the pool from which 12 jurors plus alternates will be picked. Combs has pleaded not guilty to the charges against him. The cardinal electors gathered at the Vatican will hold a second vote on candidates to replace Pope Francis. NPR's Ruth Sherlock reports that the first round of voting at the papal conclave had not produced a successor.

Forty-five people have been chosen for the pool from which 12 jurors plus alternates will be picked. Combs has pleaded not guilty to the charges against him. The cardinal electors gathered at the Vatican will hold a second vote on candidates to replace Pope Francis. NPR's Ruth Sherlock reports that the first round of voting at the papal conclave had not produced a successor.

There have been no reports of any major issues now that the real ID requirement is in effect. Domestic air travelers and people visiting federal buildings are now required to have a real ID or some other government-issued identification. Many airports reported wait times of only a few minutes at security checkpoints.

There have been no reports of any major issues now that the real ID requirement is in effect. Domestic air travelers and people visiting federal buildings are now required to have a real ID or some other government-issued identification. Many airports reported wait times of only a few minutes at security checkpoints.

Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Shea Stephens. House Republicans are trying to finalize a spending bill amid disagreement over proposed steep cuts to Medicaid. Moderate Republicans have won some concessions, but NPR's Lena Moore reports that GOP conservatives are pushing back.

Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Shea Stephens. House Republicans are trying to finalize a spending bill amid disagreement over proposed steep cuts to Medicaid. Moderate Republicans have won some concessions, but NPR's Lena Moore reports that GOP conservatives are pushing back.