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If you've been paying attention to international politics, you'll get at least three — yes, THREE! — questions right this week!

This week, President Trump continued to threaten tariffs as DOGE continued its cuts of the federal workforce. It was another consequential and news-packed week in Trump's presidency.

In North Dakota, many farmers are still recovering from the 2018 trade war and are now bracing for more losses as President Trump levies sweeping tariffs on everything from soybeans to pork.

The president's contention that birthright citizenship is unconstitutional is considered a fringe view because the Supreme Court ruled to the contrary 127 years ago.

Dr. Mehmet Oz appeared before the Senate Finance committee Friday for his confirmation hearing to be the administrator for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

Democrats face a dilemma. Should they help pass a GOP spending bill or allow the government to shut down? NPR speaks with Faiz Shakir, senior adviser to U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vermont.

Senate to vote on GOP spending bill as government shutdown deadline looms, Trump to give speech at DOJ about law and order, judges order federal agencies to reinstate thousands of fired workers.

In a pair of rulings Thursday, judges ordered federal agencies to reinstate thousands of workers who were recently fired. In both cases, the judges said the mass firings appear illegal.

The meeting came days after Iran rebuffed President Trump's proposal for nuclear talks. Trump sent a letter calling for Iran to either enter into negotiations or face possible military action.

One of the first modern women composers to reach international acclaim, Sofia Gubaidulina, wrote bold music inspired by Eastern and Western philosophies and the joy of sound itself.

President Trump has repeatedly tied his political fortunes to the financial markets. But as his tariff policies impact investors, he's shifting his rhetoric.

During the COVID pandemic, NPR's Morning Edition commissioned pieces by musicians from various genres. Five years later, we listen back on the project.