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What are the congressional reactions to the U.S. airstrikes on Venezuela?
Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Corva Coleman. Members of Congress returned from their holiday recess this week. The U.S. airstrikes airstrikes on Venezuela and the subsequent arrests of the country's president and first lady are expected to dominate discussions in the short term. NPR's
Barbara Sprunt has more. GOP lawmakers have largely been supportive of the operation, but have requested briefings. President Trump is scheduled to meet with all House Republicans Tuesday. Congressional Democrats have denounced the administration's actions, saying the White House illegally circumvented Congress, which has not authorized military action against Venezuela. This comes as Congress faces a long to-do list.
How are the former Venezuelan leaders being charged and what do they face in New York?
They have to pass nine appropriations bills by the end of the month or risk another government shutdown. The House is also expected to take up a vote on extending health insurance subsidies that expired at the end of twenty twenty five. Barbara Sprint and Pier News Washington. It's
not clear when or if the Trump administration will brief congressional демократ on the Venezuelan military operation. Deposed Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro and his wife Celia are scheduled to appear in federal court in New York in a few hours. They're facing federal charges of narco terrorism and conspiracy to move drugs into the United States. They have both now arrived at the federal courthouse in New York. People in Venezuela are wondering what's next.
What is the personal impact of the Venezuelan attack on residents like María García?
Texas Public Radio's David Martin Davies spoke with a Venezuelan resident.
In the small Venezuelan town of Caripido, eight hours from Caracas, Marianne Garcia says she hasn't been able to sleep since the attack. She was at a street party when suddenly the music was turned off and everyone was told to go home, and she's been in shock ever since. Garcia said her family in Caracas tell her they're safe, but one of her neighbors is in the Venezuelan National Guard and he was killed. Garcia said she's watched. To Venezuelan economy collapse. She said I'm not gonna forgive this government. Garcia said her country needs help, and if President Trump wants Venezuela's oil, then that might be a good thing. For NPR News, I'm David Martin Davies in San Antonio.
How does the new Wegovy pill option change pricing and access for weight‑loss treatment?
The pill version of the blockbuster obesity drug Wigovi launches today. NPR
Sidney Lepkin has more. Patients can now fill Wagovy pill prescriptions, and they can also order the drug online directly from Novo Nordisk for a discount, as well as through telehealth platforms. The discounted starting dose of the pill is $149 a month. The higher doses are $299 a month for patients who don't use their health insurance. The price that affects insurance coverage, called a list price, is the same as the Wagovie injection, around fourteen hundred dollars a month. Although insurance coverage for weight loss drugs has become more restrictive, the company says people with insurance could have copies as low as twenty five dollars a month. Sydney Lepkin, NPR News.
Why were ten people convicted in France for cyberbullying First Lady Brigitte Macron?
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NPR News from Washington. A French court has convicted ten people of cyberbullying France's first lady Brigitte Macron. They spread online lies about her gender and sexuality. Mrs. Macron said she launched legal proceedings to set an example against harassment. Ukraine is preparing for diplomatic meetings in Europe this week to talk about ending Russia's war. Ukraine's president says he hopes for a leaders summit in Washington by the end of the month. НПІР з Джуенека Кис репорт із івені відео адрес он
сандей. Україні президен Володимир Зеленський сяд її решафлів із кабнет то фокус о вот хладде посил пас аген.
What diplomatic steps is Ukraine taking this week to seek an end to Russia’s war?
Підготується дипломатія, яку ми. He said, we are preparing for diplomacy which we are pursuing or continuing the active defense of our country if our allies' pressure on Russia proves insufficient. Ukraine wants peace, he added, but will not give up its strength to anyone.
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Chapters
6 chapters
1
What are the congressional reactions to the U.S. airstrikes on Venezuela?
0:00–0:39
2
How are the former Venezuelan leaders being charged and what do they face in New York?
0:39–1:23
3
What is the personal impact of the Venezuelan attack on residents like María García?
1:23–2:10
4
How does the new Wegovy pill option change pricing and access for weight‑loss treatment?
2:10–2:55
5
Why were ten people convicted in France for cyberbullying First Lady Brigitte Macron?
2:55–3:38
6
What diplomatic steps is Ukraine taking this week to seek an end to Russia’s war?
3:38–4:38