Chapter 1: What is the main topic discussed in this episode?
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Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Ryland Barton. The Trump administration says it's repealing the basis for all federal actions on climate change. NPR's Jeff Brady reports the decision is expected to lead to lengthy court battles likely ending up before the U.S. Supreme Court.
At Trump's request, the Environmental Protection Agency repealed the 2009 finding that greenhouse gases endanger public health. Darren Baxt of the Competitive Enterprise Institute says the Obama-era finding was illegal. It is basically an excuse to regulate the economy and to reshape entire industries.
But without the endangerment finding, the government cannot limit climate pollution from cars, power plants, and the oil industry, says Harvard Law professor Jody Freeman. It really neutralizes the Clean Air Act as a powerful tool. And now you're left with needing new legislation from Congress. Previous efforts to pass such climate legislation have failed. Jeff Brady, NPR News.
The Trump administration says it's ending its massive immigration crackdown in Minnesota after two fatal shootings and massive protests. Borders are Tom Homan says it was a successful operation that led to more than 4,000 arrests.
As a result of this surge operation, we have greatly reduced the number of targets for enforcement action. And many criminal aliens have been arrested and taken off the streets, including murderers, sex offenders, national security threats, gang members, and other violent criminals.
Critics say officers swept up people with no criminal records, including children and U.S.
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Chapter 2: What major climate change policy changes did the Trump administration announce?
citizens. Minnesota Democratic Governor Tim Walz says it's going to be a long road before some Minnesotans will be able to go out without fear of being detained by federal immigration agents.
So, Minnesota, on behalf of not just this state but the country, thank you. That same energy now needs to be directed towards recovery.
He said the Trump administration knew it needed to withdraw federal agents, particularly after the killings of Renee Macklin Good and Alex Preddy, but, quote, In very Trumpian fashion, they need to save face. Tech stocks tumbled today, pulling down the broader market. NPR's Scott Horsley reports investors are watching for an update tomorrow on inflation.
The Labor Department is set to report Friday on the cost of living for January. Forecasters expect the report to show prices rose about 2.5 percent over the last 12 months. That would be a slightly smaller annual increase than we saw in December. Inflation is still above the Federal Reserve's target, though, and investors think the central bank will hold interest rates steady next month.
Many cost-conscious shoppers are looking for bargains. McDonald's credited the McValue menu with helping to boost sales to the fast food chain during its most recent quarter. Scott Horsley, NPR News, Washington.
Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes fell sharply last month as higher home prices and possibly harsh winter weather kept many prospective homebuyers on the sidelines. U.S. stock indexes fell today. You're listening to NPR News from Washington. Bangladesh held its first election since the 2024 mass protests toppled the government of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. The vote was mostly peaceful.
It's seen as a critical test of the country's democracy after years of political turmoil. Bangladesh's interim leader, Muhammad Yunus, said the day was the birthday of a new Bangladesh. American snowboard legend Chloe Kim's reign as the half-pipe Olympic champion has come to an end. Trying for her third straight gold, Kim finished second to a 17-year-old from South Korea. Steve Futterman reports.
It was a dramatic end to Chloe Kim's gold medal dominance. She took the lead in the first run and appeared on her way to a three-peat. But in the third and final run, South Korea's Choi Ga-eun came through with the performance of her life. Her score of 90.25 beat Kim's best of 88. The 17-year-old had fallen on her first run. Kim said she walked up to her to give her encouragement.
After she took her crash, I went up to her and I was like, you're a really good snowboarder. Like, you can do this. You know, don't worry about what just happened. Like, you got this. Shake it off.
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