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Mohsen Mahdawi - Colombia student arrested in citizenship appointment - Speech

Since he was detained, he talked to NPR in his first media interview, and legal American resident Mohsen Mahdawi found peace in meditation and hoped that “the United States can fulfill its promise.”

Mohsen Mahdawi, who may be deported, speaks from the detention center

Steve Bannon praises Trump's strategy, wants a terrible receipt

NPR's Steve Inskeek spoke with Trump allies and presidential advisers about the agenda of presidents at home and abroad.

Massachusetts Governor says

Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey believes that President Trump’s cuts to Harvard and other universities are economically harmful.

Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey discusses democratic efforts to resist Trump's policies

The weird Al keeps his heart clumsy

"Freaky" Jankovic effortlessly exploits his fool. Maybe this is his secret to attracting people for decades. In this week Wild card Along with Rachel Martin, he talks about the weirdness of aging.

Ford CEO 'welcomes' Trump move to ease tariffs on automakers

President Trump is eased some of his tariffs on the U.S. auto industry. But what does the overall impact of these economic policies mean for the largest automakers in the United States? Ford Motor CEO weighs.

Ford CEO Mathematics on Trump's automatic tariffs

Rep. Adam Smith says

House Republicans blocked a resolution that could force Secretary Pete Hegseth to investigate. Rep. Adam Smith, D-wash. Say it's because the Republicans know it can't defend him.

Democratic Rep. Adam Smith discusses Republican efforts to block the "signal gate" investigation

The Heritage Foundation Chairman in Trump's first 100 Days

NPR's Juana Summers talks with Kevin Roberts, president of the Heritage Foundation, about recent actions by the Trump administration.

The Heritage Foundation Chairman Talks about Trump's 100 Days

Ada Limón reflects her tenure as a poet winner

American Poet Prize winner Ada Limón reflects on her tenure and the urgency of connecting with nature through poetry.

Ada Limón

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