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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 Corva Coleman.
What recent legal ruling allows President Trump to deploy National Guard troops?
A federal appeals court has ruled President Trump can deploy National Guard troops to Portland. From Oregon Public Broadcasting, Conrad Wilson has more.
The decision overturns one of two temporary restraining orders issued by a lower court judge blocking the federalization and deployment of the National Guard to Oregon. Jessica Levinson, a professor at Loyola Law School, says the majority of the appeals court found the president's authority shouldn't be questioned over concerns such as an inability to carry out federal law.
What a majority of the panel concluded is that the district court judge had essentially substituted her judgment for the president's judgment in an inappropriate way.
In a dissenting opinion, an appeals court judge warned the majority was eroding constitutional protections, such as the right to protest the government and state sovereignty. For NPR News, I'm Conrad Wilson in Portland.
How is the government shutdown affecting federal workers at nuclear facilities?
But it's not clear National Guard troops will be deployed right away. Oregon Democratic Governor Tina Kotek says the appeals court ruling does not apply to a second restraining order by the lower district court judge. That order also blocks the troops' deployment. The governor says unless the second order is also overturned, National Guard troops still cannot be deployed in Portland.
What are the latest developments in the stock market and corporate earnings?
Federal workers at nuclear weapons facilities are getting furloughed in the government shutdown that's three weeks old. NPR's Jeff Brumfield reports.
The National Nuclear Security Administration, which oversees the nation's nuclear weapons, says it's furloughing approximately 1,400 employees. The agency is responsible for overseeing thousands of warheads that are not currently deployed on bombers, missiles, and submarines. According to an Energy Department spokesperson, the furloughs are due to the, quote, "...Democrat shutdown." Around 400 employees remain on the job to provide security and safety oversight, and the office responsible for moving nuclear weapons around the country remains funded until next week.
What agreements has President Trump signed regarding rare earth minerals?
Jeff Brumfield, NPR News.
Stocks opened mix this morning as investors sift through a flurry of new earnings reports. NPR's Scott Horsley reports the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose about 23 points in early trading.
Coca-Cola's stock popped after the company reported better-than-expected quarterly profits. Sales in North America were flat, but Coke notched gains in Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. General Motors sales jumped in the most recent quarter thanks to strong demand for gasoline-powered pickups and big SUVs. GM now says President Trump's tariffs will be a little less costly than initially forecast. GM's bill for import taxes this year is expected to run between $3.5 and $4.5 billion, down from an earlier estimate of up to $5 billion. And streaming giant Netflix is set to report earnings after the market closes this afternoon. Scott Horsley, NPR News, Washington.
On Wall Street, the Dow is now up about 30 points. This is NPR News. Vice President Vance has arrived in Israel for talks. He's there to shore up support for the U.S.-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. Hamas has released another body of a deceased Israeli hostage.
How is AI transforming cancer treatment and patient care?
Israel has released 150 bodies of Palestinians. There's still no clear plan on a new government for Gaza or other ceasefire goals. President Trump has signed an agreement with Australia's prime minister on critical rare earth minerals. These are used in key electronic products from cell phones to fighter jets. The agreement includes investments in Australia to boost processing of the minerals. China is one of the world's greatest sources of the minerals and is sharply limiting their export. A big cancer research summit is underway in Europe this week, and PR's Yuki Noguchi reports experts are discussing how artificial intelligence is helping predict how patients respond to treatment.
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Chapters
6 chapters
1
What is the main topic discussed in this episode?
0:00–0:17
2
What recent legal ruling allows President Trump to deploy National Guard troops?
0:17–1:10
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How is the government shutdown affecting federal workers at nuclear facilities?
1:10–1:33
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What are the latest developments in the stock market and corporate earnings?
1:33–2:13
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What agreements has President Trump signed regarding rare earth minerals?
2:13–3:27
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How is AI transforming cancer treatment and patient care?
3:27–4:53