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What is the main topic discussed in this episode?
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Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Amy Held.
What budget deadline could trigger a federal government shutdown tonight?
Federal agencies are set to run out of money at midnight tonight. A shutdown could lead to delays with services for Americans ranging from air traffic control to receiving benefits. Federal workers could go without pay, and some President Trump has threatened to fire. NPR's Deirdre Walsh reports Republicans and Democrats say they remain far apart on any agreement.
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries says a funding deal has to address expiring health care subsidies.
And the reality is that in a matter of days, notices are going to go out to tens of millions of Americans making clear that their health care is about to become dramatically more expensive.
Republicans accuse Democrats of hostage-taking and say the issue should be negotiated on a separate track.
How would a shutdown affect federal services, workers, and healthcare subsidies?
The Senate is expected to vote later today on two proposals, a House-passed bill that extends current funding levels until November 21st and a Democratic alternative that attaches health care changes. Both failed before and are expected to fail again as the deadline to avoid a shutdown approaches. Deirdre Walsh, NPR News.
A highly anticipated and unusual gathering of top military leaders has concluded in Virginia. Trump gave a rambling and political speech that referenced using the military against the enemy within. He talked about Democratic-run cities and said some could be used as training grounds for the military.
What Senate votes are planned today and why are they expected to fail?
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth spoke first, saying the Trump administration renamed Department of War had become woke.
Standards must be uniform, gender neutral, and high. If not, they're not standards. They're just suggestions.
What happened at the unusual gathering of top military leaders in Virginia?
Suggestions that get our sons and daughters killed.
Hegseth also called for a return to, quote, the highest male standard for combat positions. National Guard troops are set to be deployed to Portland, Oregon. Public Broadcasting's Troy Brennelson reports.
The Oregon National Guard has begun calling up guards and has more than 160 members who volunteered so far. While their arrival could in theory come Thursday, vetting them takes at least 96 hours. Lieutenant Colonel Stephen Bomar with the Oregon Military Department says it's just as likely the troops won't be ready this week.
We had all ready to go the earliest possible. would be shortly after that 96-hour mark, but I do not see that happening in this case.
Since Trump's order, there's been little communication between the Guard and Portland officials, including its mayor and police chief. The order itself says the troops' mission will be to protect federal property and staff. National Guard deployments are also expected in cities such as Chicago and Memphis. In Portland, I'm Troy Brennelson.
Louisiana's governor has asked the Trump administration to deploy National Guard troops to his state. It's NPR.
Why are National Guard troops being deployed to Portland and other cities?
In Afghanistan, the Taliban has ordered a nationwide Internet shutdown to last indefinitely. For many, it was the last lifeline to the outside world, four years into Taliban rule. That's seen school, jobs, and books taken from girls and women. The U.N. says the Afghan people face significant risk. The Major League Baseball playoffs begin today. In the American League, Detroit plays Cleveland and Boston takes on New York. In the National League, San Diego plays the Cubs and the Dodgers host the Cincinnati Reds in Los Angeles. NPR's Becky Sullivan has more.
What global and cultural updates does NPR report next — from Afghanistan to Fat Bear Week?
It's been 27 years since the San Diego Padres last played in a World Series, 43 years for the Milwaukee Brewers, and the Seattle Mariners have never made the trip at all. All of them are hoping for their first World Series title this year. It was a season with no big dominant super team on top. The Brewers led the majors with 97 wins, with the Philadelphia Phillies just behind at 96. They're the top two seeds in the National League.
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Chapters
7 chapters
1
What is the main topic discussed in this episode?
0:00–0:20
2
What budget deadline could trigger a federal government shutdown tonight?
0:20–1:08
3
How would a shutdown affect federal services, workers, and healthcare subsidies?
1:08–1:46
4
What Senate votes are planned today and why are they expected to fail?
1:46–2:05
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What happened at the unusual gathering of top military leaders in Virginia?
2:05–3:17
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Why are National Guard troops being deployed to Portland and other cities?
3:17–3:51
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What global and cultural updates does NPR report next — from Afghanistan to Fat Bear Week?
3:51–4:55