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What did Speaker Mike Johnson say about releasing Jeffrey Epstein grand‑jury records?
Live from MPR News in Washington, I'm Shay Stevens. US L Speaker Mike Johnson says Democrats are trying to play gotcha politics when it comes to releasing files on late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Johnson says he will not hold a vote on a resolution calling for the release of all grand jury records on Epstein. Before the August recess, which begins in July this year.
Gillen Mox Maxwell, who is serving a twenty-year prison sentence for sex trafficking and other crimes. President Trump has announced a trade deal with Japan that includes reciprocal tariffs of fifteen percent. The news pushed shares in Japanese auto stocks higher. Trump says Japan will also invest over half a trillion dollars in the US. He's also announced nineteen percent tariffs on imports from the Philippines. The suspect in the weekend vehicle attack on pedestrians outside of a Los Angeles nightclub is now facing dozens of charges.
How will President Trump’s new trade deal with Japan affect tariffs and investment?
The tales from Steve Futterman. In Los Angeles.
Three days after the incident, the suspect, 29-year-old Fernando Ramirez, was formally charged. Thirty-seven counts of attempted murder. Along with thirty-seven counts of assault with a deadly weapon, the announcement was made by the LA County District Attorney Nathan Hawkman, who called it a deliberate act. When he drove that car onto that sidewalk, he aimed it. And a whole sea of pedestrians that were in front of him.
No one died, but a number were critically injured. The DA says the charges carry a maximum sentence of life in prison. For MPR News, I'm Steve Futterman in Los Angeles.
What charges were filed against the suspect in the Los Angeles vehicle‑attack?
Several health clinics in Gaza say they are shutting down, and Gaza health officials say the remaining facilities have less than two days worth of supplies left. Because of of a near blockade on the territory. And PRS Emily Fang has details.
The Gaza Ministry of Health says the World Health Organization has not been able to get medical supplies and fuel into Gaza, and so already overwhelmed health clinics are closing their doors. A building housing staff from the WHO in Gaza also said it was struck by Israeli artillery and caught on fire this week. Israel says it was responding to gunfire in its direction and that it had given evacuation orders for the area. The WHO and other aid organizations say they have tons of aid waiting to cross into Gaza, but they have not gotten permission from the Israeli military. White House press secretary Caroline Leavitt said President Trump quote never likes to see Palestinians being killed while trying to access food and said he wanted a negotiated ceasefire.
Emily Fang,
this is NPR. The Justice Department is challenging a judicial panel's decision to replace interim US attorney Alina Haba as the lead prosecutor for the district of New Jersey.
Why are Gaza health clinics shutting down and what is the WHO’s response?
The panel chose how the subordinate Desiree G Lee Grace As her replacement. But Attorney General Pam Bondi fired Grace hours later. Suggesting in a post on X that her appointment was a political act by rogue judges. Haba, who is a former Trump attorney, served a hundred and twenty days as an acting official, which is the limit under the law. NPR chief news executive says she's stepping down later this year, citing the burden of holding two senior positions for At the same time. The announcement also comes days after Republicans in Congress voted to wipe out all future federal funding for public media. Eateth cheap and has been a little bit more than a little bit. Also been serving as NPR's chief content officer.
What leadership changes are happening at NPR and how might they impact public media funding?
NPR's David Folkenflick has more.
Edith Chapin joined NPR's International Editor in 2012 from CNN and held a series of senior newsroom roles since. She says the decision to leave was hers alone, saying she needed to recharge and regroup. And among her initiatives was the creation of seven regional newsrooms, in which NPR fosters deepened collaboration among local stations. Amid allegations of liberal bias, Chapin last year created a team of senior editors to review stories for fairness and have visibility on the fairness of the network's overall coverage. Chapin says NPR must always be open to criticism and to keep considering all things, even if not everyone likes it.
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Chapters
5 chapters
1
What did Speaker Mike Johnson say about releasing Jeffrey Epstein grand‑jury records?
0:02–1:08
2
How will President Trump’s new trade deal with Japan affect tariffs and investment?
1:08–2:00
3
What charges were filed against the suspect in the Los Angeles vehicle‑attack?
2:00–3:11
4
Why are Gaza health clinics shutting down and what is the WHO’s response?
3:11–3:55
5
What leadership changes are happening at NPR and how might they impact public media funding?
3:55–4:39