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What new war powers resolution did the House pass and how does it limit the President?
Live from NPR News in Washington, on Korova Coleman, the House has passed another war powers resolution late last night. This would limit President Trump's power to continue the Iran war without congressional approval. The measure was adopted with the support of seven Republicans. The board of the Kennedy Center in Washington DC has voted to shut down the performing arts complex that came after Federal Judge Christopher Cooper again ruled the board cannot put President Trump's name on the building. And Pierre's Anastasiat Siulkas reports the Kennedy Center's future is unclear.
We obtained the lengthy memo that the board received over the weekend prior to the vote. That only addressed structural matters at the center, not programming. For example, the board told Judge Cooper it intends to move two of the signature annual events, the Kennedy Center Honors and the Mark Troyne Prize, somewhere else. Where and how is unclear.
Why is the Kennedy Center shutting down and what will happen to its signature events?
The board says it will continue to support the National Symphony Orchestra. How that's gonna happen is unclear.
NPR's Anastasia Siok's reporting. The Senate Committee on Health meets today to consider three of President Trump's picks for top jobs at the Department of Health and Human Services. NPR Selena Simmons Duffin reports that includes the nominee for Surgeon General.
President Trump's pick for Surgeon General is Dr. Nicole Sapphire, a radiologist and former Fox News commentator. She is the third person he has nominated for the role. The U.S.
Who are President Trump's nominees for top HHS positions and what roles will they fill?
has not had a surgeon general for almost two years. Also testifying before senators is Chris Klomp, a former health tech executive who's been running much of the day-to-day operations of HHS since February. He's the nominee to serve as Deputy Secretary. Secretary of HHS. And the third nominee up for consideration is Dr. Timothy Westlake, a Wisconsin-based emergency medicine physician. He has been nominated to serve as Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use. Selena Simmons Duffin, NPR News, Washington.
The European Union has invited Canada to become the first associate member of that block.
What does the EU‑Canada associate membership offer and why is it significant?
The offer came in the European Commission President's annual State of the Union speech. Terry Schultz reports from Brussels, the Canadian Prime Minister was there.
The EU and Canada have both been on the receiving end of President Trump's threats and tariffs and have been looking to reduce their dependence on the US. Нам they'll seek a new relationship with each other, as EU Commission president Ursula von der Leyen offered to create a new status proposed in person to the Canadian leader.
I would like to work with you on opening the door for Canada to being the first associate member of the European Union.
It's not clear exactly what this status will entail or when it might be realized, but Von der Leyen mentioned increasing cooperation in areas including manufacturing, tech, defense, the Arctic, minerals, and AI. For NPR News, I'm Terry Schultz in Brussels.
This is NPR. FBI Director Cash Patel testified before a Senate committee yesterday and some of the exchanges were fiery.
How are federal voting rules and the Justice Department responding to recent court decisions?
Patel suggested that he is open to sending federal agents to polling places for the midterm elections. But federal law prohibits military personnel or federal agents from being stationed at polling places. U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche says the Justice Department will comply with the U.S. Supreme Court's decision rejecting President Trump's push for mail in voting restrictions. He says the DOJ will still investigate illegal voting. NPR's Ryan Lucas reports.
Speaking to reporters in the White House Rose Garden, the attorney general said the Trump administration disagrees with the Supreme Court's decision. But he says the administration
will comply with it.
What are the Federal Reserve’s rate expectations today and how does inflation factor in?
Та досінь да ворогна доросліндис адміністрація фринфер елекція.
Бланч адекват, де корт'ян газой криминал інгації. In Texas, meanwhile, federal prosecutors announced charges against seven non US citizens for allegedly unlawfully voting or falsely claiming US citizenship.
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Chapters
6 chapters
1
What new war powers resolution did the House pass and how does it limit the President?
0:00–0:57
2
Why is the Kennedy Center shutting down and what will happen to its signature events?
0:57–1:29
3
Who are President Trump's nominees for top HHS positions and what roles will they fill?
1:29–2:05
4
What does the EU‑Canada associate membership offer and why is it significant?
2:05–3:07
5
How are federal voting rules and the Justice Department responding to recent court decisions?
3:07–3:47
6
What are the Federal Reserve’s rate expectations today and how does inflation factor in?
3:47–4:38