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NPR News: 12-18-2025 4AM EST

18 Dec 2025

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Chapter 1: What is the main topic discussed in this episode?

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19.876 - 23.504 Shade Stevens

Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Shade Stevens.

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Chapter 2: What economic policies does President Trump attribute to the strength of the U.S.?

24.326 - 37.817 Shade Stevens

President Trump says the United States is stronger thanks to his economic policies. Trump made the remarks in a late-night address amid polls showing that most Americans are anxious about the cost of living. Trump says that relief is on the way.

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37.797 - 54.625 Donald Trump

One year ago, our country was dead. We were absolutely dead. Our country was ready to fail. Totally failed. Now, we're the hottest country anywhere in the world. And that's said by every single leader that I've spoken to over the last five months.

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54.605 - 72.073 Shade Stevens

Some U.S. trading partners are forming new business relationships to avoid Trump's steep tariffs. A federal appeals court says National Guard troops deployed to Washington, D.C., can remain there for now. The decision comes days after another court ordered troops to leave Los Angeles.

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72.053 - 88.527 Kat Lonsdorff

More from NPR's Kat Lonsdorff. A three-judge panel voted unanimously for Guard troops to remain in Washington while they examine the larger legality of the deployment. In a 30-page opinion, the judges write that Washington's unique federal status allows President Trump to largely control the deployment of troops in the city.

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88.726 - 105.001 Kat Lonsdorff

They also say the Trump administration is likely to win the overall case. There have been more than 2,000 troops in Washington since August, both from the district and several Republican-led states. Hundreds more were added after a targeted attack on National Guard troops killed one and wounded another last month.

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But the judges also raised serious doubts about the lawfulness of deployments in other cities, many of which have been stopped after orders by federal judges. Kat Lonsdorf, NPR News, Washington.

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The CDC has accepted an advisory panel's recommendations on childhood immunizations. Acting CDC Director Jim O'Neill says pregnant women who test negative for hepatitis B should consult their doctor before getting vaccinated against the disease. For decades, newborns were given the hepatitis B shot within 24 hours of birth.

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Nick Reiner has made his initial court appearance on charges of killing his parents, Hollywood director Rob Reiner and Michelle Reiner. Steve Futterman has more from Los Angeles.

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The hearing was brief, lasting only a few minutes. The scheduled arraignment never took place. Nick Reiner's attorney immediately asked for a delay until January 7th. Reiner, who was shackled to a chair and wearing a suicide prevention smock, was asked if he was willing to waive his right to a speedy arraignment. He said yes. After the hearing, Reiner's attorney, Alan Jackson, spoke to reporters.

Chapter 3: What recent legal decisions have affected the deployment of National Guard troops?

293.106 - 297.27 Shade Stevens

On Asia Pacific, market shares are mixed. This is NPR News.

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