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Trump's FISA threat is like 'cutting off your nose to spite your face,' says Sen. Slotkin
By Steve Inskeep

Trump's FISA threat is like 'cutting off your nose to spite your face,' says Sen. Slotkin

Steve Inskeep | Jun 18, 2026, 10:51 AM UTC
Sen. Elissa Slotkin, D-Mich., says Trump's threat to block FISA reauthorization is like "cutting off your nose to spite your face."
Smokers in China are being chided by anti-smoking women
Smokers in China are being chided by anti-smoking women
Many many many men smoke in China. A small but outspoken group of women are becoming anti-smoking advocates, confronting those who light up in public.
Steve Inskeep, Andrea Muraskin | May 21, 2026, 3:13 PM UTC
Cordial Trump-Xi meeting is a 'good sign,' says longtime U.S. diplomat
Cordial Trump-Xi meeting is a 'good sign,' says longtime U.S. diplomat
Longtime U.S. diplomat Richard Haass interprets President Trump's meeting with China leader, Xi Jinping. He said though the two have different priorities the cordial summit could be a 'good sign.'
Steve Inskeep, Destinee Adams | May 14, 2026, 11:15 AM UTC
Napheesa Collier says her critique of the WNBA was 'a little dramatic,' but it worked
Napheesa Collier says her critique of the WNBA was 'a little dramatic,' but it worked
NPR's Steve Inskeep asks WNBA star Napheesa Collier about the league's new contract with the players and the state of women's sports.
Steve Inskeep | May 6, 2026, 8:47 AM UTC
Former Surgeon General Jerome Adams on Trump's new pick for the role
Former Surgeon General Jerome Adams on Trump's new pick for the role
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with former Surgeon General Dr. Jerome Adams about President Trump's latest nominee for the role, Dr. Nicole Saphier.
Steve Inskeep | May 1, 2026, 10:58 AM UTC
Iran expert discusses whether the war has made the Iranian regime stronger
Iran expert discusses whether the war has made the Iranian regime stronger
Iran expert Vali Nasr of Johns Hopkins University discusses whether the U.S. and Israel's war with Iran has made the Iranian regime stronger.
Steve Inskeep, Brittney Melton | Apr 9, 2026, 8:46 AM UTC
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