Nihar Patel

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The Supreme Court heard arguments today about whether lower court federal judges should have the power to block President Trump’s policies nationwide.

Birthright citizenship SCOTUS case, widespread starvation in Gaza

The Supreme Court heard arguments today about whether lower court federal judges should have the power to block President Trump’s policies nationwide.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Qatar plans to give President Trump a plane to use as Air Force One, which even some supporters say crosses a line. But the appearance of corruption doesn’t stop there.

Trump’s business deals in Persian Gulf, refugee status for white South Africans

Qatar plans to give President Trump a plane to use as Air Force One, which even some supporters say crosses a line. But the appearance of corruption doesn’t stop there.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Elon Musk says he's scaling back his work in Washington D.C. and returning to Tesla. He and DOGE had promised to cut $2 trillion from the federal budget.

What Musk has done at DOGE, LA chefs on Trump’s tariffs

Elon Musk says he's scaling back his work in Washington D.C. and returning to Tesla. He and DOGE had promised to cut $2 trillion from the federal budget.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

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A hundred days into his second White House term, Donald Trump has reshaped the conversation around immigration in the U.S., once seen as a proud melting pot of immigrants and cultures.

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from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

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The Oakland mayoral race is a close call between progressive Barbara Lee and moderate challenger Loren Taylor. In SF, Mayor Daniel Lurie rounds out his first 100 days.

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