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The Strait of Hormuz opens for commercial ships but the U.S. blockade continues on Iran
The Strait of Hormuz opens for commercial ships but the U.S. blockade continues on Iran
Iran's foreign minister declared the Strait of Hormuz is open, following the start of an Israel-Lebanon ceasefire. President Trump swiftly responded that the U.S. naval blockade on Iran will continue.
NPR Staff | Apr 17, 2026, 12:36 PM UTC
Who says they have no fear of the Trump administration? The quiz knows
Who says they have no fear of the Trump administration? The quiz knows
Also: If you know what Eric Swalwell looks like, you'll get at least one question correct.
Holly J. Morris | Apr 17, 2026, 9:01 AM UTC
The Labor Department wants to teach you to use AI more. Here's what we found
The Labor Department wants to teach you to use AI more. Here's what we found
The short course provides solid basics for using AI. But it also misidentifies AI products, links out to bad advice and raises ethical concerns about the products it promotes
Huo Jingnan | Apr 17, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC
Families left reeling after hospitals in blue states drop transgender care for youth
Families left reeling after hospitals in blue states drop transgender care for youth
Massachusetts passed laws and joined lawsuits to protect access to gender-affirming care for minors. But faced with the Trump administration's threats, some hospitals voluntarily stopped care.
Karen Brown | Apr 17, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC
Human rights groups raise alarm over fate of Salvadorans deported from U.S.
Human rights groups raise alarm over fate of Salvadorans deported from U.S.
Migrants deported from the U.S. routinely disappear into El Salvador's prisons the moment they land or in the weeks that follow. Many remain incommunicado from family and lawyers for years.
Sergio Martínez-Beltrán | Apr 17, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC
Do less, ask for more: How to make life easier as a working parent 
Do less, ask for more: How to make life easier as a working parent 
Going back to work after having a baby can be overwhelming. You're juggling all the emotions of being a new parent while getting up to speed at your job. Tips to help you make a smooth transition.
Andee Tagle, Malaka Gharib | Apr 17, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC
Logjam of U.S. immigration applications puts millions at greater risk of deportation
Logjam of U.S. immigration applications puts millions at greater risk of deportation
An NPR analysis shows how immigrants' attempts to live or work legally in the U.S. are caught in a bureaucratic morass.
Ximena Bustillo, Anusha Mathur | Apr 17, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC
Trump rails against court decision that once again stalls his White House ballroom project
Trump rails against court decision that once again stalls his White House ballroom project
The federal judge's decision continues to block above-ground construction on the $400 million White House ballroom, allowing only below-ground work on a bunker and other "national security facilities" at the site.
The Associated Press | Apr 17, 2026, 8:07 AM UTC
Congress extends controversial surveillance powers for 10 days
Congress extends controversial surveillance powers for 10 days
Earlier in the morning GOP leaders had pushed for either a five-year renewal or the 18-month renewal President Trump had demanded, but both votes tanked.
Eric McDaniel | Apr 17, 2026, 7:55 AM UTC
Acting ICE director says he's resigning amid record-breaking shutdown
Acting ICE director says he's resigning amid record-breaking shutdown
The departure adds to a string of recent personnel changes at the Department of Homeland Security, a year into President Trump's administration.
Ximena Bustillo | Apr 17, 2026, 5:10 AM UTC
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