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Why is Dr. Anthony Fauci being held in contempt of Congress?
Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Lakshmi Singh. Dr. Anthony Fauci, one of the most prominent figures in the U.S. response to the coronavirus pandemic, is being held in contempt of Congress for refusing to answer questions at a hearing last week over COVID's origins. Fauci invoked the Fifth in light of threats that he might still be legally exposed to GOP-led prosecution despite the preemptive pardon he was granted under the Biden administration. NPR's Eric McDaniel reports on a response from Fauci's attorney.
I actually just got a statement from his attorney, a guy named David Shurtler. He said, quote, today's partisan committee vote is a crude political stunt intended to punish Dr. Fauci for exercising his constitutional rights. End quote. Shurtler also said Paul has proclaimed that Fauci should be prosecuted and put in prison for years. And the attorney said, quote, Dr. Fauci has committed no crime.
How does bias among health‑care workers affect treatment for addiction?
NPR is Eric McDaniel reporting. Patients with alcohol and drug-related illnesses are struggling to get medical care in the United States. New reporting by NPR finds bias among health care workers is a major hurdle. Here's NPR's Brian Mann.
Addiction is one of the most common treatable illnesses in the U.S., but federal data shows more than 80 percent of people with substance use disorders never get treatment. NPR interviewed more than a dozen medical experts and reviewed research and found that many doctors and nurses are uncomfortable treating these patients. Dr. Judy Chertok studies addiction care at the University of Pennsylvania.
It's so jarring that that is accepted by so many.
Federal data shows roughly 250,000 U.S. deaths every year are linked to alcohol and street drugs.
What are the FCC’s new rules on broadcast ownership and why do they matter?
Prescription medications proven to help reduce substance use are available. Research shows the vast majority of US clinicians never offer patients those treatments. Brian Mann, NPR News.
The Federal Communications Commission has voted to lift a more than 20-year-old cap on the share of U.S. television households that a single company can reach. Current rule blocks a company from owning broadcasting stations that combined reach more than 39 percent of U.S. households. President Trump has again threatened to launch big strikes on Iran if there is no agreement. But as NPR's Frank Lankvitt reports, some Israelis and Palestinians say they're tired of being sawed by Trump's accounts.
Lyoman Iyer fears a sudden U.S.
How is the New Mexico investigation shedding new light on Jeffrey Epstein’s ranch?
attack on Iran will trigger Iranian missile strikes here in Israel.
We don't know how our lives will be changed based on a single tweet. How does that make you feel? Like a small, insignificant grain of sand.
Meanwhile in the West Bank, Housam Shamlawi, Maccabi, says Trump's repeated claims of opening the Strait of Hormuz has hurt his credibility in the region. He says when Iranians say they're in control, the media eyewitnesses, they all know this is true. President Trump said Tuesday a deal with Iran could come this week, but Iran says it's in negotiating with Oman and denies talking to the U.S. Frank Lankford, NPR News, in Tel Aviv and the West Bank.
This is NPR News. Authorities in New Mexico are investigating possible crimes committed by the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein at his ranch outside Santa Fe.
Why is Kellogg planning to remove artificial colors from its cereals early?
Katarina Barton has more on what investigators have uncovered so far.
The more than 100-page report draws largely on the Epstein files and court documents. The commission says that there is evidence that Epstein abused at least five unidentified women and girls at the ranch and potentially 30 others. The commission cites indications law enforcement missed chances to investigate. Rachel Benavidez, an Epstein survivor, spoke to this at a public hearing at New Mexico's Capitol.
This is a cycle of reports being made and ignored by the very people who are supposed to protect American citizens.
On top of this, the New Mexico Attorney General is suing the U.S. Department of Justice for more information about Epstein's activities at Zorro Ranch. For NPR News, I'm Katarina Barton in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
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Chapters
6 chapters
1
Why is Dr. Anthony Fauci being held in contempt of Congress?
0:01–0:52
2
How does bias among health‑care workers affect treatment for addiction?
0:52–1:38
3
What are the FCC’s new rules on broadcast ownership and why do they matter?
1:38–2:19
4
How is the New Mexico investigation shedding new light on Jeffrey Epstein’s ranch?
2:19–3:12
5
Why is Kellogg planning to remove artificial colors from its cereals early?
3:12–4:05
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What should listeners know about the upcoming midterm news cycle?
4:05–5:04