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Why are CNN, MSNBC, and Politico suing President Trump over White House press bans?
Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Ryland Barton. CNN, MS Now and Politico are suing President Trump over his decision to ban their journalists from the White House. It's the latest escalation in the president's long running campaign to discredit the news media over what he sees as unflattering coverage, as NPR Scott Horsley reports.
Well this isn't really about whether some CNN or political reporter gets shut out of the White House for a day or two. The r the reason CNN or the New York Times or NPR are at the White House Is to be the eyes and ears of the American public. That's why reporters cover the Supreme Court. That's why they used to cover the Pentagon until onerous rules were imposed late last year. And because the American people have a right to see and hear what their government's up to, you know, without the president using his Sharpie as an editorial pen.
How is President Trump’s dispute with Ukraine affecting U.S. diplomatic talks at the UN?
Ever since he's come to power, Trump has been trying to delegitimize the news media, calling them fake news, enemies the people and unfortunately that's sown a lot of distrust that's likely to linger even if a court does act quickly and order these journalists reinstated.
NPR's Scott Horsley reporting Ukraine's president says he will meet with President Trump on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly. Ending Russia's war is one of the key priorities of the EU, too, as NPR's Michelle Calluman reports.
In a social media post, President Trump says the quote ridiculous and never-ending war with Ukraine must be ended, saying Russia has lost control of its diesel oil industry. України президен Володимир Зеленський сей, і в Руша стоп атаки України інфраструктуру, his country will stop attacking Russian energy. The European Union's top diplomat Kaya Kalas is also putting the onus on Moscow.
The pressure should be on the агресор то стоп атаки цивіліан інфраструктура. Нам шоу да України will respond the same way.
What improvements and ongoing concerns did the CDC report reveal about teen mental health in 2025?
And she says there should be accountability for Russia's aggression. Michelle Kelleman, NPR News, New York.
Mental health symptoms among American high school students improved in twenty twenty five compared to years prior, according to the CDC. NPR's Reto Chattergy reports.
Fourteen percent seriously considered attempting suicide, down from twenty percent two years prior. The new report also features students' diet, nutrition, sleep, and digital behaviors. It did not find improvements in levels of physical activity. Pediatrician Dr. Scott Hadlin heads adolescent medicine at Mass General Brigham for Children in Boston.
How will the land swap allowing SpaceX to use a Texas wildlife refuge impact the environment and the space industry?
He says the new report is missing information featured in past reports.
We were missing rich data on what's going on with substance use with young people, sexual uh risk behaviors, exposure to violence, exposure to firearms.
He says these factors still pose risks to the health and well being of teenagers. Read through Chattery, NPR News.
From Washington, you're listening to NPR News. The Trump administration will be allowed to give SpaceX more than 700 acres of Texas wildlife refuge as part of a land swap. A federal judge declined environmental group's request to block it, saying they failed to prove it would worsen ecological risks. SpaceX first broke ground in Texas more than a decade ago and has expanded rapidly. Robert F.
What do Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s recent financial disclosures tell us about his book deals and gifts?
Kennedy Jr.'s annual financial disclosure shows he received two lucrative book advances and Some substantial gifts, NPR Sidney Lupkin reports.
Secretary Kennedy disclosed in his annual financial filing that he received a pair of book advances in the last year from Sky Horse Publishing. Each is worth two million dollars. One book is called Unsettled Science. The title is a twist on the term settled science, often used to describe the evidence for vaccine safety. Kennedy also reported receiving gifts worth more than a quarter of a million dollars from celebrity security advisor Gavin DeBecker. The gifts included flights to Fiji and Greece and use of a vacation home.
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Chapters
6 chapters
1
Why are CNN, MSNBC, and Politico suing President Trump over White House press bans?
0:00–0:49
2
How is President Trump’s dispute with Ukraine affecting U.S. diplomatic talks at the UN?
0:49–1:51
3
What improvements and ongoing concerns did the CDC report reveal about teen mental health in 2025?
1:51–2:36
4
How will the land swap allowing SpaceX to use a Texas wildlife refuge impact the environment and the space industry?
2:36–3:20
5
What do Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s recent financial disclosures tell us about his book deals and gifts?
3:20–4:10
6
How does the Mississippi Wildlife Rescue’s raccoon boot‑camp program help abandoned baby raccoons survive?
4:10–4:52