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How is the Trump administration portraying the January 6th riot on its anniversary?
Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Ryland Barton. The Trump administration is marking the fifth anniversary of the January 6th riot with a webpage that insists rioters were peaceful that day. The page states that Democrats, quote, staged the real insurrection by certifying a fraud-ridden election, and it says that a Capitol police officer murdered rioter Ashley Babbitt in cold blood. She was fatally shot while climbing through a smashed window at the Capitol. Courts and elections officials nationwide have repeatedly affirmed that Joe Biden won the election in twenty twenty. Venezuela is still in shock after the US apprehended president Nicolás Maduro. NPR's Ader Peralta says many Venezuelans are still waiting to see how their government will change.
Maduro
was was taken by the United States, uh, and he's, you know, in court now uh in the United States facing charges. Um Delsi Rodriguez takes over, who was his vice president.
What are the implications of the U.S. arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro?
Um and what uh you know some people I spoke to said is. Is she's exactly the same as him, and unless the whole government is taken out, then things will change in Venezuela.
NPR's Ader Peralta reporting ліers from Europe, ЮС, Канада, а НАТО в агред одна дефенс гарантии с Україною. More than two dozen of Ukraine's allies met today in Paris to work out details of a proposal to end Russia's nearly four year old war there, but as NPR's Lauren Freyer reports, Russia still needs to agree to them.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer says the US would monitor and verify a ceasefire, then Britain and France would send peacekeepers.
The UK and France will establish military hubs across Ukraine. And build protected facilities.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky calls the plan for equipment training and air, land and sea support a huge step forward. President Trump's advisor and son in law Jared Kushner calls it a milestone.
What proposals are Ukraine’s allies discussing to end Russia’s war?
Starmer said they made excellent progress, but cautioned that the hardest yards are still ahead, and said Russian President Vladimir Putin is quote not showing that he is ready for peace. Lauren Freyer, NPR News, London.
The Dow Jones industrial average gained one percent today, notching its latest record high, as NPR's Raphael Nam reports investors are ignoring geopolitics to focus on the economy.
Venezuela may be all over the headlines, but it's really not the main story for Wall Street investors. The SP is also in record high territory, gaining about six tenths of a percent. A big reason is optimism about the economy and corporate profits. Although there are certainly signs of weakness across the economy, in manufacturing, for example, there are enough positive developments. Take wealthier consumers. consumers who continue to spend money.
Why are Wall Street investors ignoring geopolitics as the Dow hits record highs?
But investors are bracing for the latest jobs data coming out on Friday, given that the labor market is showing signs of cooling. Rafael Nell in PR News.
And you're listening to NPR News from Washington. A Texas Teachers Union is suing the state's education department and accusing it of improperly investigating teachers' social media comments following the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. The lawsuit argues that the Texas Education Agency violated the free speech rights of school employees. Swiss officials say a ski resort bar that caught fire New Year's Eve, killing more than 40 people, had not been inspected in five years. Years and PR's Eleanor Beardsley has more.
Nous le regrettons amèrement. Nicola Ferro,
What legal battle is the Texas Teachers Union fighting over teachers’ free‑speech rights?
Nicola Ferro.
mayor of Commontana, said he bitterly regretted the failure to carry out annual inspections and said the investigation would tell how much of a role that played in the disaster. We will assume all of our responsibility, he said. At least 40 people died in the blaze. More than a hundred were injured. The victims were between the ages of 14 and 39. At least 20 were minors. The drinking age in Switzerland is sixteen. The soundproofing foam on the basement ceiling that caught fire from sparklers was installed in a do-it-yourself job by the owners.
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Chapters
6 chapters
1
How is the Trump administration portraying the January 6th riot on its anniversary?
0:00–0:55
2
What are the implications of the U.S. arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro?
0:55–1:55
3
What proposals are Ukraine’s allies discussing to end Russia’s war?
1:55–2:44
4
Why are Wall Street investors ignoring geopolitics as the Dow hits record highs?
2:44–3:31
5
What legal battle is the Texas Teachers Union fighting over teachers’ free‑speech rights?
3:31–4:04
6
How did a lack of inspections contribute to the deadly Swiss ski‑resort fire?
4:04–4:38