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May 04 U.S. and Iran truce tested over the Strait of Hormuz, threatening to reignite conflict
The tenuous truce between the U.S. and Iran was tested Monday, as American ships clearing a lane in the Strait of Hormuz came under fire and sank Iranian boats. Iran also fired drones and missiles at a key oil terminal in the United Arab Emirates, spooking markets and raising concerns that war could resume. Nick Schifrin reports.
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4 min
May 04 Analyzing the U.S. effort to reopen the Strait of Hormuz amid tensions
The U.S. military remains poised to resume the war as tensions rose on Monday with President Trump threatening that if Iran fires on U.S. vessels, "they will be blown off the face of the earth." Ian Ralby, president of Auxilium Worldwide, and Ret. Admiral Andrew Loiselle, who has extensive experience in the Navy and operating ships and aircraft in the Middle East, join Nick Schifrin for perspective.
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9 min
May 04 News Wrap: Rudy Giuliani recovers from pneumonia at a Florida hospital
In our news wrap Monday, former New York city mayor Rudy Giuliani is recovering from pneumonia at a Florida hospital, three people died from a suspected outbreak of hantavirus on a cruise ship, authorities search for suspects in a mass shooting that left at least 23 people injured, the latest Pulitzer prize winners were announced and iconic New York Yankees broadcaster John Sterling has died.
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6 min
May 04 Secret Service agent fires on man with a gun close to the White House
For the second time in as many weeks, a U.S. Secret Service agent fired a gun at an armed suspect in Washington D.C., less than a mile from the White House. The agency said an agent returned fire at a man carrying a gun. A bystander, a juvenile, was also injured. White House correspondent Liz Landers joins Amna Nawaz with more.
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2 min
May 04 Why the Trump administration is paying billions to abandon wind farms
Lawmakers from both parties are raising concerns about the Trump administration's spending decisions. In the latest example, the administration said it will pay nearly $1 billion to energy companies to abandon plans to build two wind farms off the U.S. coast. Liz Landers joins Amna Nawaz to discuss.
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3 min
May 04 What the Supreme Court ruling means for abortion access and what comes next
The Supreme Court on Monday temporarily allowed continued nationwide access to abortion medication that's often distributed by mail. The court issued a one-week stay on a lower court's ruling that would have led to sweeping changes in how Mifepristone, one of the two drugs commonly used, can be prescribed. Mary Ziegler of the University of California, Davis School of Law joins Amna Nawaz for more.
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6 min
May 04 How the collapse of Spirit Airlines is impacting travelers and the wider aviation industry
Spirit Airlines has officially shut down. The low-cost airline went out of business this weekend after 34 years. It's left members of the flying public in a tricky bind and the larger industry with some serious questions. Stephanie Sy has our look at how we got here and what comes next for consumers.
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7 min
May 04 U.S. Forest Service cuts raise concerns on protecting public lands and fighting wildfires
Sweeping changes are coming for the U.S. Forest Service, which manages roughly a third of America's public land. The agency announced a dramatic overhaul of cuts, closures and consolidation. That's on top of the Trump administration's latest budget request that seeks to slash billions of dollars. But some worry it could undermine the agency's mission. William Brangham reports.
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8 min
May 04 Former federal workers speak out about being fired and why they're now running for office
More than three dozen former federal workers who quit or lost their jobs last year, in the wake of cuts from the Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, are now running for political office. Most, but not all, are Democrats who say the assault on public service led them to seek change by standing for office. We spoke with three candidates running for Congress in the upcoming midterms.
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4 min
May 04 Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on redrawing congressional maps and testing Trump's power
NPR's Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Amna Nawaz to discuss the latest political news, including the 2026 elections, the Supreme Court's abortion pill ruling and the push by some states to redraw their congressional maps.
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9 min

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