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Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Giles Snyder.
What is the status and political fallout of the federal government shutdown?
The federal government shutdown is now on its fourth day. Congress had a stalemate over a short-term funding bill, NPR's Domenico Montanaro.
Democrats start out with a marginal advantage here. Our poll found that by a 38 to 27 percent margin that... People would blame Republicans more than Democrats, but 31 percent of people are undecided. So the messaging that takes place is going to be key because that 31 percent is who they're targeting both sides to try to win over. And we know that in 2019, when the longest shutdown in history took place. Trump was being blamed far more than he's being blamed right now.
The Senate has tried four times and failed to pass a bill reopening the government.
How are lawmakers responding after multiple failed Senate votes to reopen the government?
Majority Leader John Thune has said he does not see the point in holding more votes this weekend since there hasn't been any progress. Some Republican senators are attending a fundraiser at a coastal resort in Georgia this weekend. The U.S. Supreme Court has again allowed the Trump administration to end temporary protections for hundreds of thousands of Venezuelan migrants. More on this from NPR's Sergio Martinez Beltran.
In a 6-3 ruling, Supreme Court justices sided with the Trump administration and said it can take away the temporary protected status from Venezuelans in the U.S., This while the case continues to be litigated. The decision is expected to affect more than 300,000 Venezuelans who have been in a legal limbo since earlier this year when the administration moved to end TPS for them. Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem has said Venezuela no longer meets the conditions for TPS and that the designation would be, quote, contrary to the national interest. This latest ruling means the Venezuelans are now subject to deportation. Sergio Martinez Beltran, NPR News, Austin.
What did the Supreme Court rule about TPS for Venezuelan migrants and who is affected?
Overseas now, President Trump says he believes Hamas is now ready for a lasting peace after the organization responded to the White House's ceasefire deal released earlier this week. NPR's Deepa Shivaram reports.
Trump posted on social media that Israel, quote, must immediately stop the bombing of Gaza. His post came shortly after Hamas released a statement saying that it would agree to release Israeli hostages. Hours earlier, Trump set a deadline of 6 p.m. on Sunday for Hamas to agree to the ceasefire deal, or he said hell would break out for Hamas.
What reactions and next steps followed the White House ceasefire plan for Gaza?
That deal was released on Monday when Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited the White House. Israel already agreed to the deal, which stipulates an immediate end to the war in Gaza. with Israel allowing more aid into Gaza and Hamas releasing the remaining Israeli hostages. Deepa Shivaram, NPR News, the White House.
The office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel is preparing for what it called the immediate implementation of the first stage of President Trump's plan to end the war in Gaza. And you're listening to NPR News. Japan's ruling party has a new leader who is expected to become prime minister later this month.
Who is Japan’s new ruling-party leader and what does her selection mean for gender politics?
NPR's Anthony Kuhn reports that she would be Japan's first female leader. She is conservative on gender issues.
Sanae Takeichi beat out four other candidates for the presidency of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, or LDP. Japan has the worst gender inequality among the G7 wealthy democracies, so her selection is a milestone in that sense. But Takeichi supports traditional gender roles and opposes letting women accede to Japan's imperial throne.
spans Parliament to hold a confirmation vote on October 15th. Despite election losses this year, Takeuchi is favored because the LDP still holds the largest number of seats. Democratic governors pushing back on a White House move to cut clean energy projects in states that did not go to President Trump in last year's election.
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Chapters
7 chapters
1
What is the main topic discussed in this episode?
0:00–0:19
2
What is the status and political fallout of the federal government shutdown?
0:19–1:00
3
How are lawmakers responding after multiple failed Senate votes to reopen the government?
1:00–2:05
4
What did the Supreme Court rule about TPS for Venezuelan migrants and who is affected?
2:05–2:39
5
What reactions and next steps followed the White House ceasefire plan for Gaza?
2:39–3:21
6
Who is Japan’s new ruling-party leader and what does her selection mean for gender politics?
3:21–4:16
7
Why are Democratic governors pushing back on the Energy Department’s cuts to clean energy projects?
4:16–4:54