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What emergency legislation is Texas considering after recent deadly flooding?
Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Kristen Wright. State lawmakers in Texas started a special session today. At the top of the agenda is disaster preparedness in the wake of deadly flooding. The Texas Newsroom's Blaise Gainey reports.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott wants lawmakers to send him legislation around emergency communications and alert warning systems. What that looks like will be worked out in new flood-focused committees, but the elephant in the room is whether Democrats will attempt to break quorum when Republicans bring up plans that would redraw congressional districts in areas currently held by Democrats. Texas House Democratic Leader Gene Woo says they haven't decided yet.
Every option is on the table, and Democrats are going to consistently look at the environment and see what is the smartest decision to make, and we will come to a consensus on what that decision is.
President Trump has said he believes Republicans could gain five U.S.
How are states challenging the Trump administration’s ban on migrant access to safety‑net programs?
House seats if Texas redraws the maps as he's asked. I'm Blaise Gainey in Austin.
States are suing the Trump administration over its move to bar migrants in the U.S. illegally from safety net programs. NPR's Jennifer Ludden reports some states say the policy threatens food banks, housing aid, and Head Start, among other programs. Immigrants
without legal status are already banned from federal aid. But for decades, states have been allowed to offer many services, no matter someone's status. This month, four federal agencies said they were changing that to make sure taxpayer money only helps Americans. New York's attorney general and 19 other states have filed suit alleging the sudden change is unlawful and unworkable.
Why did former *Cosby Show* star Malcolm Jamal Warner’s death make headlines?
They say local nonprofits do not have the capacity to vet immigration status, and a wide range of programs, from anti-poverty to health care and education, are now at risk of shutting down. Jennifer Ludden, NPR News, Washington.
A beloved star of The Cosby Show has died. Malcolm Jamal Warner drowned in Costa Rica Sunday. Local authorities say the 54-year-old got caught in a current while on vacation with his family. Steve Futterman looks back at his career.
Malcolm Jamal Warner rose to fame playing Theo Huxtable. He began on the show at the age of 13, and millions watched him grow up. In this scene, he tells his parents he will be responsible if something unforeseen should occur.
What health risks do teen‑targeted protein supplements pose according to medical experts?
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want you both to know that if anything should happen, you can count on me to step in and give the family the emotional support it needs. I'm glad I'll be there. Thank you.
The Cosby show lasted eight seasons. After that, Warner had numerous other roles. He even co-starred in his own sitcom, Malcolm and Eddie. Warner also appeared in feature films on stage. He was nominated for an Emmy and won a Grammy in 2015 for Best Traditional R&B Performance. For NPR News, I'm Steve Futterman in Los Angeles.
Why is President Trump pressuring sports teams to revert to former Native‑American names?
The Dow closed down 19 points. This is NPR News in Washington. Protein supplements have become popular among teenage boys, and they are heavily marketed on social media. NPR's Yuki Noguchi reports on concerns among some in the medical field.
The market is full of protein powders, bars, and supplements trying to capitalize on an increasingly muscular male ideal. Pediatrician Jason Nagata warns that the safety and ingredients are not checked by the Food and Drug Administration.
I think it's important for teens and parents to know that there isn't that kind of rigorous quality control. So especially when you're getting mixtures of muscle building supplements and products, I would just be very cautious.
Experts also worry that the trend is helping fuel a rise in eating disorders among boys.
What is the dispute between Harvard University and the federal government over research funding and anti‑Semitism policies?
And they say eating more than 100 grams of protein a day could eventually cause kidney or liver problems. Yuki Noguchi, NPR News.
President Trump is pressuring the Washington commanders to change their name back to the Redskins, or he says he'll derail the NFL team's deal for a new stadium in D.C. The president is also calling on Major League Baseball's the Cleveland Guardians to change their name back to the Indians.
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Chapters
6 chapters
1
What emergency legislation is Texas considering after recent deadly flooding?
0:00–0:51
2
How are states challenging the Trump administration’s ban on migrant access to safety‑net programs?
0:51–1:38
3
Why did former *Cosby Show* star Malcolm Jamal Warner’s death make headlines?
1:38–2:22
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What health risks do teen‑targeted protein supplements pose according to medical experts?
2:22–2:54
5
Why is President Trump pressuring sports teams to revert to former Native‑American names?
2:54–3:46
6
What is the dispute between Harvard University and the federal government over research funding and anti‑Semitism policies?
3:46–4:40