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What concerns are Democratic lawmakers raising about conditions on the USS Abraham Lincoln?
Live from MPR News, I'm Giles Snyder, Peter. Several Democratic lawmakers are pressing the Pentagon over conditions aboard the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln. Include Massachusetts congressman Seth Moulton, a member of the House Arms Services коміті, who served as a captain in the US Marine
Corps. This is horrific that these brave young Americans signed up to serve our country.
Fence Secretary Pete Hegsess said Thursday, those concerns are completely misrepresented. The USS George Washington is now on its way to replace the Lincoln, although it's unclear when the swamp will take place. Todd Blanche addressed the Justice Department workforce for the first time today as Attorney General in Pierce Carrie Johnson reports.
How did Attorney General Todd Blanche describe his vision for the Justice Department?
In remarks at the Justice Department, Todd Blanche reminisced about his own early years at the agency. He praised lawyers and support staff and the law enforcement agents who never know if they'll make it home safe each night.
You make cases for us, you make sacrifices for us, you put your lives on the on the line every day.
Blanche says he'll lead DOJ with integrity and uphold the rule of law. Justice Connection, a group that supports current and former workers there, says hundreds of people have been fired because of their perceived politics, and thousands more have left because of how the Trump administration is weaponizing the agency. Carrie Johnson, NPR News, Washington.
Now to Nevada where wildfires have forced about thirteen thousand people to evacuate. Together the bug and stallion fires have burned more than one hundred twenty two thousand acres.
What is the current status of the Nevada wildfires and how are residents coping?
From Member Station K U and R K. Reports.
The fires are burning north of Reno, near the California state line. Kelsey Kuzmick wasn't home when the fire reached her property. She returned Wednesday. And describe the scene at a community meeting. Honestly, kind of apocalyptic, just scary really. It was yeah, apocalyptic. It was just Everything is charred. Firefighters are still working to contain the blazes, but the weather can make that harder in the coming days. Thunderstorms are expected through Friday. They may bring some helpful rain and higher humidity. It can also bring lightning and strong winds. Then hotter and drier conditions are expected this weekend. That could mean more active fire behavior. For NPR News, I'm Caleb Radel in Reno.
While fires also keeping crews busy in Europe and northern Greece, flames forced tourists and residents to flee by land and sea today in the UK. Flames broke out in the English West Midlands on the hottest day of the year so far. You're listening to NPR News. The battle over the Kennedy Center heated up again today.
Why is the Kennedy Center controversy resurfacing and what are the legal implications?
Despite a federal judge's ruling that President Trump's name was added to the facade illegally and had to be removed, Trump's allies on the board voted to add a new line to the facade, saying restored and renovated by President Donald J. Trump. The board also renamed the plaza in front of the building after Trump. The move sets up a clash with the federal judge in the case. One of the nation's largest credit bureaus has agreed to settle a class action lawsuit for one hundred million dollars. Jim Burris of Member Station WABE reports that plaintiff's attorneys say the payout represents the largest ever under the Federal Fair Credit Reporting Act.
Equifax blames a technology glitch for miscalculating some four million consumers' credit scores over a three week stretch in twenty twenty two. The Atlanta Base Credit Bureau says the blunder did not involve consumers' credit information, only their numerical scores. In court filings, plaintiffs claim Equifax failed to follow reasonable procedures to ensure score accuracy.
How did Equifax’s credit‑score glitch lead to a $100 million settlement?
Equifax denies the accusation, but agreed to settle to avoid the costs of ongoing litigation. In the four years since, the credit bureau says it's invested three billion dollars in new technology and security measures. For NPR News, I'm Jim Burris in Atlanta.
Asian shares are largely advancing in Friday trading after Wall Street rose to a record.
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Chapters
6 chapters
1
What concerns are Democratic lawmakers raising about conditions on the USS Abraham Lincoln?
0:00–1:04
2
How did Attorney General Todd Blanche describe his vision for the Justice Department?
1:04–1:57
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What is the current status of the Nevada wildfires and how are residents coping?
1:57–3:04
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Why is the Kennedy Center controversy resurfacing and what are the legal implications?
3:04–4:05
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How did Equifax’s credit‑score glitch lead to a $100 million settlement?
4:05–4:41
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What are today’s major moves in global markets after Wall Street’s record rise?
4:41–5:02