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What did the New Hampshire judge decide about the birthright citizenship executive order?
Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Noor Rahm. A federal judge in New Hampshire says he will certify a class action lawsuit to the Challenging President Trump's executive order ending birthright citizenship. He ruled the order may not go into effect for seven days to allow the government to appeal. U.S. District Judge Joseph Laplan said issuing the injunction was not a close call, that Trump's order would cause irreparable harm if allowed to go into effect. He said citizenship is the greatest privilege that exists in the world. Secretary of State Marco Rubio says he met with Russian Foreign Secretary Sergei Lavrov, and they discussed what he called a new and different approach for ending the war in Ukraine.
He did not elaborate.
How did Secretary Marco Rubio describe the new approach to ending the war in Ukraine?
Rubio said he wouldn't characterize it as something that guarantees a peace, but says it's a concept he'll take back to the president. The two men met in Malaysia on the sidelines of an annual summit. Rubio also says he's hopeful about a ceasefire in Gaza soon. His statement echoes President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Obstacles remain as negotiators try to navigate final sticking points. Meanwhile, rescuers pulled four more survivors from the Red Sea after a Greek ship was sunk this week by Yemen's Houthi rebels. NPR's Ruth Sherlock has the latest.
The Houthi Rebel Group attacked the Eternity Sea Bolt Carrier Vessel as part of a campaign to target any ships from companies that they believe could have had dealings with Israel. Houthi rebels say these attacks are a response to Israel's war with Hamas in Gaza.
What happened to the Greek ship attacked by Houthi rebels in the Red Sea?
There were 25 people known to have been on board. Most are Filipino. A number are still missing, and in a statement claiming responsibility for the attack, a Houthi spokesman And said the group had quote rescued a number of the crew and The US Embassy in Yemen has accused the Houthis of kidnapping the seafarers. Ruth Sherlock, MPR
News. Hundreds of mourners gathered last night in Kerr County, Texas to remember those who died from last week's catastrophic floods. The Texas newsroom's Lucio Vacquez reports from the Texas Hill Country, where at least 120 people died and more than 160 are missing.
Bleachers filled with grieving neighbors, all praying and singing together, remembering the victims.
How are Texas communities coping with the aftermath of the catastrophic floods?
The vigil also included a tribute to Camp Mystic, which became the heart of one of the deadliest natural disasters in Texas history. Randy Rose, who grew up in the area, says the vigil gave the community a moment to breathe.
It was a time of healing. It was a time of trying to, you know, get back to some normalcy and step away from the tragedy for a minute.
Rose says he felt lighter after leaving the vigil. Still, the community is bracing for long days ahead. For MPR News, I'm Lucio Vasquez in Kerrville.
On Wall Street at this hour, the Dow is up 211 points. This is NPR News.
Why are election officials worried about Trump administration cuts to cybersecurity agencies?
The Brennan Center for Justice, which has been critical of President Trump, surveyed election officials across the country and found more than sixty percent of them are concerned about Trump administration cuts to the cybersecurity and infrastructure security agency. That provides services designed to protect the integrity of elections. Almost ninety percent say state and local governments will have to make up the difference. Local officials also worry about political leaders interfering with their jobs as well as false information elections on the internet. Secretary of Health Cat Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has postponed a meeting of a federal task force that makes health recommendations. The US Preventive Services Task Force was set together today.
NPR's Will Stone has more.
What is the story behind Mu Deng, the internet‑famous baby pygmy hippo in Thailand?
The group of independent experts conducts in-depth reviews of medical research and crafts federal guidance on preventive care, like cancer screenings or who should take what medications. A spokesperson for the Department of Health and Human Services confirmed the meeting was canceled, but did not provide any details about why. The decision to call off the meeting is worrying some public health groups, given the recent changes to another federal task force that deals with vaccines.
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Chapters
6 chapters
1
What did the New Hampshire judge decide about the birthright citizenship executive order?
0:00–0:46
2
How did Secretary Marco Rubio describe the new approach to ending the war in Ukraine?
0:46–1:38
3
What happened to the Greek ship attacked by Houthi rebels in the Red Sea?
1:38–2:23
4
How are Texas communities coping with the aftermath of the catastrophic floods?
2:23–3:01
5
Why are election officials worried about Trump administration cuts to cybersecurity agencies?
3:01–3:46
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What is the story behind Mu Deng, the internet‑famous baby pygmy hippo in Thailand?
3:46–4:39