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Up and down the ballot, Democrats did well, from the marquee gubernatorial races in Virginia and New Jersey to a key redistricting ballot initiative in California and even state Supreme Court races in Pennsylvania. Here are five takeaways from the 2025 off-year elections:
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Today marks day 36 of the ongoing government shutdown, making it the longest in U.S. history. It takes the title from the most recent shutdown, which stretched from December 2018 to January 2019 during President Trump’s first term in office. With no end in sight, Americans are feeling the worsening impacts every day, from disruptions at airports across the U.S. to federal workers going without a paycheck. Here’s how this shutdown compares to previous ones.
The Supreme Court hears arguments today on whether Trump can unilaterally set tariff rates under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. Lower courts say he has exceeded his authority, while Trump argues that the measure allows him to impose tariffs to address trade imbalances and fentanyl imports. Tariffs are generating billions of dollars for the federal government, but they are also raising the costs of goods for consumers and frustrating businesses. Listen to the oral arguments in the case here.
Israeli authorities have arrested and detained the military’s top lawyer after she admitted leaking footage of Israeli soldiers sexually abusing a Palestinian detainee at a facility where Israel has held Palestinian prisoners throughout the war in Gaza. The military advocate general, Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi, stated in her resignation letter that she authorized the video’s release to defuse attacks on investigators handling the case. Tomer-Yerushalmi has now been arrested for leaking the footage. Listen to NPR’s Daniel Estrin discuss the significance of the case with Morning Edition or read the transcript here.
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From daily stress to nonstop news, we all might need a moment to calm our nerves from time to time. NPR’s All Songs Considered has released its fourth installment of music to calm you down. It features new releases showcasing ambient sounds from Ozbolt and Klein alongside the hope and good company found in the music of Samia, Hand Habits, KeiyaA, and more. Listen to snippets of the songs. You can also immerse yourself in the playlist here.
Living Better is a special series about what it takes to stay healthy in America.
Scientists say returning to “standard time” is beneficial for our health, but the adjustment can be disruptive. When our body’s circadian rhythm is out of sync, risks for diabetes and heart disease can rise. Here are some ways to realign your habits:
The time change presents a great opportunity to reset your sleep schedule. Read more about the .
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