55 m. ago Are Trump's tariffs negotiable or here to stay? Amid confusion, he says can be both.

For days, Trump officials have offered conflicting statements on whether countries can do anything to save themselves from the severe tariffs.

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74 m. ago They want America to have more babies. Is this their moment?

Billionaire Elon Musk told Fox News recently that falling birth rates keep him up at night. It's a drum he's been beating for years.Musk is one of the world's most visible individuals to elevate this point of view. Vice President JD Vance also talks about wanting to increase birthrates in the U-S. But it's not just them. There are discussions across the political spectrum about birth rate decline and what it means for the economy. One response to this decline is a cause that's been taken up by the right, and it has a name – Pronatalism. Many of its advocates met up recently in Austin, Texas, at "Natal Con." Pronatalists think they have a friendly audience in the White House. How do they want to use it?For sponsor-free episodes of Consider This, sign up for Consider This+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org.Email us at considerthis@npr.org.

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3 h. ago Johnson Reaches Agreement to Kill Proxy Voting Proposal in the House

Republicans who had been poised to force a vote on changing House rules to allow new parents to vote remotely pulled back after the speaker offered a watered-down solution for a narrow set of new mothers.

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3 h. ago 'Economic nuclear war': Some billionaires criticize Trump's tariffs

President Donald Trump's tariffs stoked fears of a wider global trade war.

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3 h. ago Husband of Dem mayor arrested for DUI while driving toddler son hits back at critics

After the Democrat mayor of Lumberton Township, New Jersey, was arrested for DUI, her husband, Jason Carty, wants critics to back off.

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5 h. ago Man in critical condition after car falls from parking structure in Seattle

Man in critical condition after car falls from parking structure in Seattle  Nonstop Local News

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5 h. ago Wall Street leaders warn of harsh economic consequences from Trump's tariffs

The business sector has tried to avoid criticizing Trump in public and welcomed his vows of lower taxes and deregulation, but the market sell-off appears to have loosened more tongues on Wall Street.

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5 h. ago Transfer to Alaska? Offer to health leaders called 'insult' to Indian Health Service

NPR obtained emails that went out last week to leaders at health agencies offering to transfer them to postings in tribal communities. Officials close to Dr. Anthony Fauci got the offer.

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5 h. ago Trump hints he'd back longtime critic's bid to flip Dem Senate seat in 2026: 'I hope he runs'

President Donald Trump says that he met with former New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu and hinted that he would back the one-time GOP critic if he runs for the Senate in 2026.

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6 h. ago San Francisco college offers nation's 1st degree in psychedelics

San Francisco college offers nation's 1st degree in psychedelics  KTVU

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6 h. ago PA's Democrat Governor Josh Shapiro Ripped for 'Betraying' Children over School Choice While Eyeing Presidency

Pennsylvania's Democrat governor is being criticized for not keeping his campaign promises when it comes to school choice. The post PA’s Democrat Governor Josh Shapiro Ripped for ‘Betraying’ Children over School Choice While Eyeing Presidency appeared first on Breitbart.

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7 h. ago Levin: Trump Plan a 'Growth Plan'; Democrat Plan a 'Massive Deficit, Anti

During the opening monologue on Sunday's broadcast of FNC's "Life, Liberty & Levin," host Mark Levin offered his view on President Donald Trump's tariff plan and contrasted it with the Democratic Party's approach to the economy. The post Levin: Trump Plan a ‘Growth Plan’; Democrat Plan a ‘Massive Deficit, Anti-American Usurping of the American Taxpayer’ appeared first on Breitbart.

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7 h. ago Transgenders Outraged that Google's YouTube May Embrace Free Speech on 'Gender Identity'

LGBT advocates are sounding the alarm after Google's YouTube discreetly removed language protecting "gender identity and expression" from its public hate speech policy this year. The change could be a sign that the video platform is moving towards free speech on contentious issues during Donald Trump's second term. The post Transgenders Outraged that Google’s YouTube May Embrace Free Speech on ‘Gender Identity’ appeared first on Breitbart.

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7 h. ago ACLU lawyer warns under Trump 'anybody can be picked up' and deported with no judicial oversight

ACLU attorney Lee Gelernt criticized the Trump administration on CBS’ “60 Minutes" for using the Alien Enemies Act to deport dangerous illegal immigrants.

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8 h. ago Creating a Domestic Supply Chain of Critical Minerals for the United States

Creating a Domestic Supply Chain of Critical Minerals for the United States  CSRwire

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8 h. ago Army Field Band and Chorus offer free concert at NIU for veterans’ honor

Army Field Band and Chorus offer free concert at NIU for veterans’ honor  wiproud.com

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10 h. ago Hope, caution for Washington state patients 'first in line' for new schizophrenia drug

Hope, caution for Washington state patients 'first in line' for new schizophrenia drug  Medical Xpress

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13 h. ago Baby with fatal brain disorder ‘saved’ by anonymous $47K donation

A Florida family was stunned when an anonymous donor offered to pay $47,000 for their baby's medical bills, an act of kindness that they say saved her life.

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20 h. ago Joe Mazzulla offers up high praise for Geno Auriemma, UConn women’s basketball

“You’ve got to know how to deal with that perspective, because I think as successful as he’s been, he’s got great perspective.” The post Joe Mazzulla offers up high praise for Geno Auriemma, UConn women’s basketball appeared first on Boston.com.

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23 h. ago Dodgers Manager Criticizes Young Outfielder After Recent Mistakes

Dodgers Manager Criticizes Young Outfielder After Recent Mistakes  Sports Illustrated

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