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What did President Trump say at the National Prayer Breakfast?
Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Ryland Barton. At the National Prayer Breakfast this morning, President Trump attacked his opponents and questioned how a person of faith could vote for a Democrat. NPR's Jason Derose reports his remarks ranged from Venezuela to his immigration policies.
President Trump opened his remarks by touting the support he's received from people of faith.
We have great support for religion. You know, I've done more for religion than any other president.
The Trump administration's immigration crackdown, however, has come under sharp criticism from a variety of religious leaders. The president also used his hour-long prayer breakfast remarks to air grievances against Democrats.
I don't know how a person of faith can vote for a Democrat. I really don't.
What do recent polls reveal about public opinion on immigration enforcement?
A large majority of white evangelicals support the administration. Black Protestants, Hispanic Catholics, and Jews show the lowest levels of support for the president's policies. Jason DeRose, NPR News.
A new NPR-PBS News Marist poll shows President Trump's immigration and enforcement tactics are widely unpopular. NPR's Domenico Montanaro reports.
Two-thirds say federal law enforcement agents have gone too far. That's up significantly since last summer. 60% disapprove of ICE, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and 62% think ICE is making Americans less safe. This comes on the heels of the killing of two U.S. citizens at the hands of federal immigration agents in Minnesota over the past few weeks.
Why is the CIA shutting down its annual World Factbook?
A key part of the coalition to help Trump get reelected were independents, Latinos, and voters under 30 years old. But they've soured on the president. Seven in 10 of each group say ICE has gone too far, and majorities of them all disapprove of of the job that Trump is doing.
Domenico Montanaro, NPR News, Washington. The FBI chief in Phoenix says apparent ransom notes include a demand for money with a deadline. For decades, the CIA disclosed information to the public in its annual World Factbook, but as NPR's Greg Myrie reports, the spy agency is shutting down the encyclopedic publication.
If you needed to know the population of Kenya, the size of Brazil's economy, or the military budget of China, a go-to source was often the CIA's World Factbook. It began in 1962 as an internal classified manual. In the 1970s, the factbook became available to the public as an annual reference work popular among journalists, researchers, and travelers.
How has COVID-19 impacted cancer patient survival rates?
In announcing the closure, the CIA noted that some of the photos came from CIA officers operating around the world. The agency isn't saying why the fact book is coming to an end. However, CIA Director John Ratcliffe has said he wants the agency to pare back programs not considered part of the core mission. Greg Myhre, NPR News, Washington.
This is NPR News. A new study shows that cancer patients diagnosed during the early COVID-19 pandemic had worse short-term survival rates than a similar group before the pandemic. Published by the medical journal JAMA Oncology, researchers found this trend across various cancers. Regardless of the stage of diagnosis, one expert says the study highlights the importance of understanding COVID-19's impact to prepare for future pandemics. The Trump administration is alleging that Nike's corporate diversity and inclusion programs discriminate against white employees. The sportswear giant is facing off with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.
What allegations are being made against Nike's diversity programs?
NPR's Alina Selyuk reports.
The current chief of the Equal Employment Agency had filed the complaint against Nike's diversity programs in 2024 before she was elevated to run the agency by President Trump. In the fall, the EEOC subpoenaed Nike's documents on how it uses race and ethnicity data of its workers and how it selects workers for mentorship and career development. Nike has pushed back and the agency has now filed a motion in federal court to force the company to comply. Nike in a statement called this a, quote, surprising and unusual escalation, saying it's cooperated with the federal inquiry and it's committed to fair employment practices.
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Chapters
6 chapters
1
What did President Trump say at the National Prayer Breakfast?
0:00–0:44
2
What do recent polls reveal about public opinion on immigration enforcement?
0:44–1:25
3
Why is the CIA shutting down its annual World Factbook?
1:25–2:35
4
How has COVID-19 impacted cancer patient survival rates?
2:35–3:36
5
What allegations are being made against Nike's diversity programs?
3:36–4:36
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What changes is Minute Maid making to its product offerings?
4:36–4:39