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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 healthcare bill is the House expected to vote on today?
The House is expected to vote today on a Republican-backed bill to address health care costs. But the measure would not extend the enhanced health subsidies expiring at the end of this month. NPR's Sam Greenglass reports.
For weeks, House Speaker Mike Johnson promised to unveil a health plan, as Democrats and some Republicans warned of skyrocketing premiums if enhanced subsidies expire for plans purchased on the Affordable Care Act marketplace. The Johnson-backed bill packages a few health policies Republicans have long favored, but would not stave off the premium spikes many people in Obamacare plans will face in January. Some House Republicans, mostly in competitive districts, have slammed Johnson for refusing to allow a vote on the subsidies.
What did President Trump announce regarding his upcoming address?
and are trying to wield House rules to circumvent him. But with Congress leaving town after this week, it is all but certain the subsidies will expire. Sam Greenglass, NPR News, Washington.
What updates were provided on the Brown University mass shooting investigation?
President Trump says he'll give a nationally broadcast address tonight. He announced the news online but didn't say what he'd talk about. White House Press Secretary Caroline Leavitt says Trump will discuss his accomplishments this year. She says they are, quote, "...historic."
What is the significance of the funerals held in Australia after the Bondi Beach shooting?
She also says Trump will talk about his plans for the rest of his term. Rhode Island officials have released fresh videos of the male suspect sought in last weekend's mass shooting at Brown University. But Providence Police Chief Oscar Perez is looking for more images. He's asking neighborhood residents to review video footage from their home and vehicle cameras as far back as a week before the attack.
And the reason for that is because on Saturday night, the day of, we actually learned
What are the details of President Trump's blockade order on Venezuelan oil tankers?
that this individual was in that neighborhood at around 10.30 in the morning. We also know in this profession that many criminals will case out an area weeks and days prior.
Two people were killed in the Brown University shooting and nine others injured. Warners in Australia have held funerals for the first of the 15 victims killed in the Bondi Beach mass shooting. The crowd was celebrating Hanukkah last Sunday. Christina Kukulio reports one service took place under a heavy police presence.
How is Maryland addressing the issue of reparations for slavery?
A prayer reading in Hebrew to say farewell to Rabbi Eli Schlanger.
The 41-year-old, born in London, was the first victim to be named in the days after the attack. His father-in-law, Rabbi Yehoram Ullman, led the congregation in mourning.
It is unthinkable that we talk about you in the past tense.
Schlanger leaves behind a wife and five children. The youngest among them is only two months old. For NPR News, I'm Kristina Kukala in Sydney.
On Wall Street and pre-market trading, Dow futures and Nasdaq futures are higher. You're listening to NPR News from Washington. President Trump says he is ordering a blockade of all sanctioned oil tankers that are going into and out of Venezuela. Writing online, he says Venezuela is surrounded by the largest armada ever. Trump also said Venezuela has been stealing oil, land, and other assets from the United States, but he didn't explain what that was or offer any evidence. Marlins Democratic-led legislature has split from the nation's only black governor over a bill to study reparations for American slavery and segregation. From member station WAMU, Jenny Abamu reports the reparations study will move forward.
Governor Westmore vetoed the bill last year, arguing he didn't need a study to know harm was done. He pushed his own approach, which included cannabis pardons. Those supporting his veto called the measure well-intentioned but divisive and questioned whether it's even practical to calculate compensation for the harms of slavery and segregation.
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Chapters
7 chapters
1
What is the main topic discussed in this episode?
0:00–0:21
2
What healthcare bill is the House expected to vote on today?
0:21–1:05
3
What did President Trump announce regarding his upcoming address?
1:05–1:17
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What updates were provided on the Brown University mass shooting investigation?
1:17–1:31
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What is the significance of the funerals held in Australia after the Bondi Beach shooting?
1:31–2:00
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What are the details of President Trump's blockade order on Venezuelan oil tankers?
2:00–2:30
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How is Maryland addressing the issue of reparations for slavery?
2:30–4:57