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Why were CNN and MSNOW denied access to President Xi's state dinner?
Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Ryland Barton. CNN and MSNOW say their journalists were denied access to Chinese President Xi Jinping's arrival to the state dinner tonight. It comes despite a federal judge's temporary ruling blocking President Trump's ban of those outlets in Politico from the White House. Trump's Justice Department lawyers cited national security as a reason for the move. As NPR's Greg Myrie explains, Trump has used the rationale multiple times.
The president's critics say he does this because judges and courts tend to be extremely deferential when a president claims national security. We should stress that in these recent cases, Trump didn't initially invoke national security when he took these actions. Only when faced with legal challenges did the president and his lawyers turn to national security as a defense.
NPR's Greg Myrie reporting. Clashes broke out among groups of pro- and anti-China demonstrators across Washington, D.C.
How did protests erupt in Washington over President Xi’s visit?
today. Chinese President Xi's visit has divided the diaspora in the capital.
Ahead of Xi's arrival in the U.S., demonstrators critical of Xi Jinping carrying bullhorns called for him to step down. Other protesters donned Winnie the Pooh outfits because the cartoon character has become a satirical meme for Xi. But hundreds of Xi Jinping supporters gathered Thursday morning to greet the leader's motorcade as it headed to the White
House.
They sang patriotic Chinese songs like this one and waved Chinese flags as Chinese embassy officials coordinated their movements. The same day, demonstrators advocating for Tibetan and Hong Kong and Uyghur rights and critical of China's ruling party say they were attacked by mass Chinese men and had their protest flags ripped away. Emily Fang, NPR News, Washington.
An ad running on Fox News and Newsmax showing images of President Trump and calling for the defeat of communism was paid for by U.S. taxpayers.
What is the significance of a British general leading NATO’s North American command?
The 32nd spot was the result of a $14,000 ad buy, according to Ad Impact, which tracks media spending. Maryland Democratic Congressman Jamie Raskin says it's a violation of the Hatch Act for government employees to work on such a video. The British took over NATO in Norfolk for the first time today in a ceremony on board the carrier USS Nimitz. Steve Walsh of member station WHRO reports the moment was both symbolic and practical.
British General Nick Perry officially became the first non-American to run the only operational command in North America. The change comes as Europeans have begun to take a larger day-to-day leadership role as the alliance continues to reshuffle during the second Trump administration. What a privilege to take command. We'll continue to
deter, continue to be vigilant, and continue to show that we're ready to warfight if necessary.
NATO Joint Forces Command Norfolk is in charge of the High North and the Atlantic. Perry says he welcomes the security agreement between the U.S.
How does the court‑ordered halt on deportations affect Trump’s immigration policy?
and Denmark over Greenland, which was signed this week. That's Brian Walsh
from WHRO reporting. U.S. stock indexes ended roughly back where they started today. This is NPR News. A ruling to halt deportations of people to countries other than their own has thrown a core immigration policy of the Trump administration into question, at least temporarily. and prompted a desperate appeal to the Supreme Court. The ruling prompted the cancellation of a flight with 70 people that was headed to three countries. The Trump administration says justices need to step in to, quote, halt that chaos. Starbucks says it plans to close 250 stores in North America later this week.
Why is Starbucks closing 250 North American stores and what’s the plan behind it?
This is the second wave of store closures under CEO Brian Nicol. NPR's Alina Selyuk reports.
In a notice to employees, Starbucks did not say how many stores it's closing in the U.S. versus Canada or how many of the stores are unionized. The company says affected employees would be transferred or offered severance. CEO Brian Nuckel has been trying to cut $2 billion in annual costs by 2028. Last year, he closed more than 600 stores and cut more than 1,000 corporate jobs.
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Chapters
6 chapters
1
Why were CNN and MSNOW denied access to President Xi's state dinner?
0:00–0:56
2
How did protests erupt in Washington over President Xi’s visit?
0:56–1:49
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What is the significance of a British general leading NATO’s North American command?
1:49–2:48
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How does the court‑ordered halt on deportations affect Trump’s immigration policy?
2:48–3:29
5
Why is Starbucks closing 250 North American stores and what’s the plan behind it?
3:29–4:15
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What’s the story behind Dolly Parton’s final recording on U2’s new album?
4:15–5:04