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Why is President Trump using a pocket rescission to cut nearly $1 billion in federal funding?
Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Windsor Johnston. President Trump is using what's known as a pocket residon to cancel nearly one billion dollars in federal funding approved by Congress, NPR's Ava Pukach reports.
The timing of the move just days before the fiscal year ends means Congress won't likely have time to address the cuts before they go into effect. The White House says the cuts focus on, quote, wasteful and harmful government spending. A majority of the cuts are to programs at the Department of Health and Human Services. Others target education programs for migrant students and a Department of Justice agency focused on reducing racial tensions. The pocket rescission drew bipartisan congressional backlash, including from Republican Senator Susan Collins of Maine, who chairs the Senate Appropriations Committee, who said she would work with her colleagues to address, quote, these illegal actions. Ava P.
What did former Kennedy Center employees reveal about the canceled roof‑leak repairs?
Former Kennedy Center employees say several months ago the institution's leadership canceled a plan to repair significant leaks in the main building. The center's board now says those leaks were so urgent that the complex had to close immediately.
In a letter sent to two congressional committees, the whistleblowers say the center's current executive director, Matt Floca, had secured $9.3 million to replace and repair water leaks in the center's roof and soffits. Those repairs were approved in August 2025, according to supplemental documents also filed with Congress. But this April, the whistleblowers say Floca canceled the repair plan. Four months before the Kennedy Center's board approved shutting the arts complex immediately. They also say some of the waterproofing funds were diverted for repainting exterior columns and other cosmetic changes President Trump desired. The Kennedy Center did not respond immediately to NPR's request for comment.
What coastal impacts and flooding are expected from the Nor’easter battering the Northeast?
Anastasia Tsucus and
A powerful storm system continues to batter the northeast coast, flooding streets and homes and knocking out power to more than 100,000 customers. The Nor'easter is also disrupting flights at several airports in the region.
The system itself is centered off the uh New Jersey coast, Long Island coast, and it's gonna continue to sit there for the next day or so, just kinda drifting in the area. And as it does, it will continue to bring coastal impacts and unsettled weather across portions of the mid Atlantic to New England through the remainder of the weekend.
On Cape Cod, resident Sue Mastria says a tree came down on her home while she was asleep.
I was asleep at three AM all of a sudden I heard boom and I said it's the tree.
Forecasters say several inches of rain could fall before the storm moves out, adding to the threat of coastal flooding.
How is Hurricane Polo threatening Mexico’s Baja California and sending dangerous surf to Southern California?
This is NPR. Hurricane Nolo is moving west south of Hawaii after bringing heavy rain to the Big Island. The National Weather Service says the threat of flooding is eased, but strong winds will continue across the islands today. High wind warnings remain in effect for parts of Maui and the Big Island. Farther east in the Pacific, Hurricane Polo is threatening Mexico's Baja California peninsula. Forecasters expected to make landfall Monday as a weaker storm. Polo is also sending dangerous surf towards Southern California where officials are warning of rip currents and coastal flooding. President Trump made a trip to Knoxville, Tennessee to watch number one ranked Texas take on the Tennessee Volunteers yesterday.
What was the reaction to President Trump’s appearance at the Texas‑Tennessee college football game?
Reagan Jones from Member Station WOT reports.
President Trump's attendance generated mixed feelings from fans, but even with the added security protocols, the energy was undeniable. Adam Husseini graduated from the University of Tennessee and has attended several games over the years. But he said the atmosphere here is extra special. Unlike anything I've ever seen, it is another level to what we usually see. Balls fan Jeremy Literal said he wouldn't be surprised if the visit had a political motive. But either way, he's happy to see football bringing people together.
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Chapters
6 chapters
1
Why is President Trump using a pocket rescission to cut nearly $1 billion in federal funding?
0:01–0:58
2
What did former Kennedy Center employees reveal about the canceled roof‑leak repairs?
0:58–1:58
3
What coastal impacts and flooding are expected from the Nor’easter battering the Northeast?
1:58–2:57
4
How is Hurricane Polo threatening Mexico’s Baja California and sending dangerous surf to Southern California?
2:57–3:43
5
What was the reaction to President Trump’s appearance at the Texas‑Tennessee college football game?
3:43–4:27
6
How can U.S. citizens living abroad request an absentee ballot for the 2026 election?
4:27–5:04