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The Metro: Federal education funding cuts could impact vulnerable Michigan students the most

Robyn Vincent, The Metro February 24, 2025

Subscribe to The Metro on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR.org or wherever you get your podcasts. Education advocates in Michigan have been sounding the alarm about the...

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The Metro: The future of diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives in the US

The Metro, John Filbrandt, Cary Junior II January 29, 2025

In his first week in office, President Donald Trump issued executive orders aimed to reduce diversity, equity and inclusion efforts....

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Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President Donald Trump's choice to be Secretary of Health and Human Services, appears before the Senate Finance Committee for his confirmation hearing at the Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025.
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. struggles to answer questions on Medicare and Medicaid at confirmation hearing

Associated Press January 29, 2025

WASHINGTON (AP) — In a contentious confirmation hearing to become the nation's top health official, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. struggled to...

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Protesters rally against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Washington D.C.
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Detroit Evening Report: Activists, leaders share resources for immigrants; Gary Peters won’t seek reelection + more

Jerome Vaughn January 29, 2025

Tonight on The Detroit Evening Report, we cover local activist groups' efforts to share resources for immigrants amid the Trump administration's...

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The Metro: Should the government be run like a business?

The Metro, John Filbrandt, Sam Corey January 28, 2025

American politics has long had too many lobbyists and too much money fueling campaigns. But Donald Trump’s administration breaks records....

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Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump and his running mate Sen. JD Vance, R-Ohio, stand on stage at an election night watch party at the Palm Beach Convention Center, Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024, in West Palm Beach, Fla.
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The Metro: Breaking down the first days of Trump’s second term

The Metro, Trevor McConico, Lauren Myers, Sam Corey January 24, 2025

President Donald Trump’s first day in office was a flurry of activity.  It included dozens of executive orders, as well...

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The Metro: How Citizens United ruling is driving ‘dark money’ in politics, 15 years later

The Metro, John Filbrandt, David Leins January 22, 2025

Money in politics has always been a crack in the foundation of our democracy. Citizens United, a Supreme Court ruling...

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Attendees cheer as President Donald Trump speaks after taking the oath of office during the 60th Presidential Inauguration in the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Monday, Jan. 20, 2025.
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Trump, in his inaugural address, rips into the country’s past leaders and makes sweeping promises

Associated Press January 20, 2025

NEW YORK (AP) — President Donald Trump’s second inaugural address sounded a lot like his first, with a sweeping indictment of the country...

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Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump waves as he walks with former first lady Melania Trump at an election night watch party at the Palm Beach Convention Center, Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024, in West Palm Beach, Fla.
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WATCH LIVE: Donald Trump is sworn in as president

NPR January 20, 2025

The second inauguration of Donald Trump takes place Monday, Jan. 20, 2025. Watch NPR's live special coverage of the event...

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Devotees of TikTok cheer their support to passing motorists at the Capitol in Washington, before the House passed a bill that would lead to a nationwide ban of the popular video app if its China-based owner doesn't sell, Wednesday, March 13, 2024.
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Supreme Court upholds law banning TikTok if it’s not sold by its Chinese parent company

Associated Press January 17, 2025

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Friday unanimously upheld the federal law banning TikTok beginning Sunday unless it's sold by its China-based parent...

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FILE - President Joe Biden addresses the nation from the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, July 24, 2024, about his decision to drop his Democratic presidential reelection bid.
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Biden warns in farewell address that ‘oligarchy’ of ultrarich in US threatens future of democracy

Associated Press January 15, 2025

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden used his farewell address to the nation Wednesday to deliver stark warnings of an “oligarchy” of...

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Former Russian hostage Paul Whelan speaks with Senior News Editor Quinn Klinefelter at WDET Studios.
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Former Russian hostage Paul Whelan describes poor conditions at labor camp, struggles since his return to US soil

Quinn Klinefelter December 24, 2024

This summer, after more than five years, Russia finally released Michigan native Paul Whelan in one of the largest prisoner...

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