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What is the main topic discussed in this episode?
Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Windsor Johnston.
What is the current status of the federal government shutdown?
The federal government remains in a partial shutdown, with Congress no closer to a deal on how to fund the Department of Homeland Security. Democrats say they won't vote to restore funding without new restrictions on immigration enforcement tactics used by federal officers. Senator Gary Peters, Democrat of Michigan, is the ranking member on the Homeland Security Committee.
We want to put in just some common sense guardrails on actions by federal agents in DHS. And basically the relatively concise list we provided to Republicans were to make sure that federal agents have to abide by the same kinds of rules and regulations that our local police in our communities follow each and every day.
How are redistricting battles affecting the upcoming midterms?
Congress is now on recess for the next week. Republican officials in New York are asking the Supreme Court to pause a state judge's order for a new map of congressional voting districts before this year's midterms. NPR's Hansi Lowong reports the order would give Democrats a chance to pick up an additional U.S. House seat in the nationwide redistricting fight.
Republican members of the New York State Board of Elections and Representative Nicole Malliotakis are trying to block the redrawing of Malliotakis' district in New York City. A state judge ruled that district violates the state's constitution by diluting the collective power of Black and Latino voters.
What is President Trump's stance on Venezuela's interim government?
A new congressional map for New York is likely to include an additional Democratic-friendly district that could help Democrats push back against the Republican gerrymandering efforts sparked by President Trump. In a court filing, the Trump administration says it supports blocking the order for a new map. Redistricting fights are still playing out in other states. In Utah, Republicans are challenging a new Democratic-friendly map, and Virginia's highest court is allowing voters to decide in April whether to allow a new map that Republicans are challenging in court. Anzila Wong, NPR News.
President Trump says he'll make an official visit to Venezuela and that he thinks the interim leader there is doing an excellent job.
What recent events have impacted Doctors Without Borders in Gaza?
His comments highlight the close coordination and support between the U.S. and the new government after the U.S. military removed its president. NPR's Carrie Khan reports.
Diplomatic relations between the U.S. and Venezuela were only recently reestablished after U.S.
How did the U.S. men's hockey team perform at the Winter Olympics?
military forces captured former leader Nicolás Maduro on January 3rd. Trump traveled to the Fort Bragg military base in North Carolina to meet with special forces involved in the operation. He told troops, quote, the entire world saw what the full military might of the U.S. can do and ensured, quote, we are feared by potential enemies around the world. As he has repeatedly done in recent weeks, Trump said interim President Delce Rodriguez, who was left in place to run the country, is doing a fine, fine job. Carrie Khan, NPR News, Rio de Janeiro.
This is NPR News. Doctors Without Borders says it suspended some operations at one of Gaza's largest functioning hospitals after staff and patients reported seeing armed masked men inside the compound. It's a rare statement by an international aid group about armed men in or near medical facilities in Gaza since the war began. Israel has repeatedly accused Hamas of operating in those areas.
What controversy has arisen from the Canadian women's curling team?
The U.S. men's hockey team has won a second straight game at the Winter Olympics. Steve Futterman has the details from Milan.
The American team got off to a slow start, but came on strong after that to defeat Denmark 6-3. Early on, the heavily favored U.S. squad found itself behind. Denmark scored the first goal a minute 40 into the game. Then after the Americans tied it, Denmark took a 2-1 lead midway through the first period. In the second period, though, the U.S. took over, scoring three straight goals, going on top 4-2, and led the rest of the way. Brady Kachuk led the Americans with a goal and an assist. The U.S. team next takes on Germany. A win or a tie in regulation in that game will guarantee the Americans advance to the quarterfinals.
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Chapters
7 chapters
1
What is the main topic discussed in this episode?
0:00–0:05
2
What is the current status of the federal government shutdown?
0:05–0:50
3
How are redistricting battles affecting the upcoming midterms?
0:50–1:29
4
What is President Trump's stance on Venezuela's interim government?
1:29–2:05
5
What recent events have impacted Doctors Without Borders in Gaza?
2:05–2:21
6
How did the U.S. men's hockey team perform at the Winter Olympics?
2:21–3:26
7
What controversy has arisen from the Canadian women's curling team?
3:26–4:38