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Chapter 1: What recent actions have Democratic leaders taken regarding President Trump's Iran policy?
Live from NPR News, I'm Joel Snyder. Democratic leaders in the House and Senate are calling on Republicans to reverse course and support legislation that would force President Trump to get congressional approval before carrying out any more attacks on Iran.
Pennsylvania Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon says they are reacting to what they're hearing from constituents about Trump's threat to wipe out Iran's civilization.
Our offices, all of our offices, have received hundreds of calls from concerned constituents demanding that Congress reconvene. and address this threat through a war powers resolution and further action to rein in an out-of-control president.
President Trump has since pulled back on his threat and agreed to a two-week ceasefire, but Democrats showing no sign of backing off. The White House defends Trump's rhetoric as effective. Vice President J.D. Vance expected to lead a U.S. delegation to Pakistan for talks this weekend on the ceasefire with Iran.
Chapter 2: How is NATO responding to President Trump's criticisms and actions?
The truce has been under strain. Iran says Israeli attacks in Lebanon violate the Pakistani-brokered ceasefire and has choked off access to the Strait of Hormuz. NATO's Secretary General says he had a candid conversation with President Trump, Mark Rutte, at the White House this week, where he made the case that the U.S. is better off as part of NATO. Here's NPR's Michelle Kellerman.
President Trump calls NATO a paper tiger and says he was testing the alliance when he asked for help to open up the Strait of Hormuz, a test he says NATO failed. He's also complained about Spain and others not allowing the U.S. to use bases in the war in Iran. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte says the alliance is providing a massive amount of support.
Some allies were a bit slow, to say the least.
Chapter 3: What allegations are being made against First Lady Melania Trump?
In fairness, they were also a bit surprised.
Trump did not inform allies before launching the war. Ruta was speaking at the Ronald Reagan Institute, named for the former president who was a strong proponent of the transatlantic alliance. Michelle Kellerman, NPR News, Washington.
First Lady Melania Trump denying any connection to Jeffrey Epstein. She delivered a statement Thursday from the White House condemning what she said are fake images and statements and urging Congress to hold hearings. NPR's Danielle Kurtzleben reports.
The First Lady called for public hearings to allow victims to testify.
Several prominent male executives resigned from their powerful positions after this matter became widely politicized. Of course, this doesn't amount to guilt, but we still must work openly and transparently to uncover the truth.
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Chapter 4: How are rising oil prices affecting air travel?
It's unclear what prompted this statement. President Trump has mentioned numerous times in the Epstein files he has denied any wrongdoing or knowledge of Epstein's crimes. Trump has called on the country to move on from the Epstein scandal. Danielle Kurtzleben, NPR News, the White House.
This is NPR. Volatile oil and jet fuel prices brought on by the Iran war are leading to higher costs for air travelers and fewer flight options. Airlines around the world are trimming schedules and raising fees and fares, and experts warn that relief may not come quickly because airlines can take months to adjust fares while they wait for energy markets to stabilize.
A former Army employee is facing federal criminal charges for allegedly leaking classified information. NPR's Ryan Lucas reports on the FBI arrest of the defendant this week in North Carolina.
Courtney Williams has been charged with communicating and transmitting classified information.
Chapter 5: What are the details of the federal charges against a former Army employee?
Court papers say the 40-year-old worked for a special military unit at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and that between 2022 and 2025, Williams had phone calls and text messages with a journalist in which she provided details about tactics, techniques, and procedures used by military operators.
The journalist later published an article and a book containing statements attributed to Williams that allegedly contained classified information. Court documents also cite text messages Williams allegedly sent afterwards in which she expressed concern about the amount of classified information in the published materials and said she could get arrested because of it.
Ryan Lucas, NPR News, Washington.
The Masters golf tournament is heading into Friday's second round with Sam Burns and Rory McIlroy sharing the lead. Both players shot a first round 67 Thursday. And for McIlroy, the defending champion, it was his best start at the Masters in 15 years. This is NPR News.
On the latest episode of Newsmakers, Jamie Dimon predicts AI could give us a three-day work week.
If you look at the history of developed nations, we went from working six and a half days a week to five days a week, 12 hours a day, eight hours a day.
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Chapter 6: Who are the leaders at the Masters golf tournament and what are their performances?
I do think there's a good chance to be three and a half days a week and many years of living wonderful lives.
Jamie Dimon on Newsmakers, our new podcast with NPR's biggest interviews.