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What is the scope of recent politically motivated violent attacks in the United States?
Live from MPR News in Washington, I'm Shay Stevens. Law enforcement officials say they've received thousands of tips as the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk reverberates around the country. As NVR's Domenica Montanaro reports, the attack is the latest in a series of politically motivated violent acts committed
in recent months. The attacks have crossed the political spectrum: a firebombing of a Democratic governor's residence, the killing of a Democratic lawmaker and her husband, fires set to Tesla charging stations, and of course two assassination attempts on President Trump during last year's presidential campaign. Despite the often knee-jerk reactions and blaming of the other side in the immediate aftermath of these events, the truth is often more nuanced. In this case, the shooter is. Still on the loose and the motivation is not yet known, and Americans have been growing more and more concerned with the potential for violence. Seventy three percent in a recent NPR PBS News Maris poll, for example, described politically motivated violence as a major problem.
Domenico Montanaro, NPR News, Washington.
Investigators are still trying to find the motive for Wednesday school shooting at a high school in Evergreen, Colorado, west of Denver.
What details are known about the Evergreen, Colorado school shooting?
A sixteen year old student killed two peers and later died of a self inflicted wound. Jackie Kelly is a spokesperson for the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office.
Based on some of the information that we're seeing about this suspect, is that there's some He was radicalized by some extreme. Extremist network
Kelly says investigators are searching the suspects' phone, social media accounts, locker, and other belongings. For more information. The UN Security Council is condemning the attack on a building in Qatar. Israel says the deadly attack was aimed at Hamas leaders who were gathered in Doha to discuss the Gaza ceasefire proposal. The Qatari government is accusing Israel of ignoring the hostages in Gaza. and violating another country's sovereignty.
How are rising inflation and record‑high Wall Street numbers influencing expectations for the Fed’s next interest‑rate move?
Threatening regional peace. Stocks on Wall Street hit record highs today after a Labor Department report boosted invort besters hope for an interest rate cut soon. And Pierce Maria Aspen reports.
Inflation inched higher last month, up 2.9% from a year ago, as consumers are paying more for groceries and gasoline. That's still higher than the Federal Reserve's target rate of 2% inflation. But investors think it's relatively mild. That's giving Wall Street more confidence about next week when the Fed is due to meet and is widely expected to cut interest rates. The Fed has been trying to keep inflation under control, which it does by keeping interest rates higher. But now the central bank is also facing signs of weakness in the labor market as hiring slowed to a crawl this summer. The Dow Jones, the Nasdaq, and the S P five hundred all closed at record highs.
Why was Nadine Menendez sentenced and what does it reveal about the broader bribery scheme?
Maria Aspen in New York. This is NPR. A federal judge in Washington is blocking a Trump administration order that prevented undocumented migrant children from attending federally funded preschool programs. The policy is being challenged by head start associations in several states. and twenty one Democratic Attorneys General. The wife of former New Jersey Senator Bob Menendez has been sentenced to four and a half years in prison for her role in a bribery scheme. Nadine Menendez was convicted in April of being the go between in her husband's dealings with Egyptian officials seeking political favors. Prosecutors say four hundred eighty thousand dollars in cash, more than one hundred thousand dollars in gold bars, and other items were seized from the couple's home.
Senator Menendez resigned f after his conviction last year and is serving an eleven year sentence. NPR has a new editor in chief.
Who is the new NPR editor‑in‑chief and what changes is he expected to bring to the network?
Thomas Evans is replacing Edith Chapin, who announced in July that she's leaving the network. More from NPR's Jacqueline Diaz.
Thomas Evans joined NPR last year from CNN. Since coming to the network, Evans led the creation of the editorial review team, responsible for checking all of NPR's reporting for accuracy and fairness.
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Chapters
5 chapters
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What is the scope of recent politically motivated violent attacks in the United States?
0:02–1:13
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What details are known about the Evergreen, Colorado school shooting?
1:13–1:59
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How are rising inflation and record‑high Wall Street numbers influencing expectations for the Fed’s next interest‑rate move?
1:59–2:55
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Why was Nadine Menendez sentenced and what does it reveal about the broader bribery scheme?
2:55–3:51
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Who is the new NPR editor‑in‑chief and what changes is he expected to bring to the network?
3:51–4:38