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Airstrikes On Gaza, Shutdown Pressure Points, Venezuela Boat Strikes

Israel says the ceasefire is back on after it launched strikes on Gaza in response to clashes over the weekend that threaten to unravel a fragile deal. It's day 20 of the government shutdown, but the usual pressure points that push lawmakers toward a deal haven’t been felt yet. And the U.S. steps up military operations in the Caribbean, raising fears and tensions in the region.

Airstrikes On Gaza, Shutdown Pressure Points, Venezuela Boat Strikes

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A Tiny Plot to Call Home

Deanna Riley, left, and Matt Long, right, two longtime residents of the homeless encampment at Union Point Park in Oakland, California. JP Dobrin hide caption

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A Tiny Plot to Call Home

Homeless encampments are a part of the landscape in many U.S. cities. In Oakland, California, one of the longest-standing and most well-known encampments was at Union Point Park. It was right by the water, and it had a beautiful view of the sunset. But it was also a concern for some local residents, who worried about crime and safety. When the city tried to clear Union Point Park, the people who lived there united and fought back. Reporter Shaina Shealy followed this community for about a year, as they advocated for their own small plot of land in the city where they could live by their own rules, on their own terms. Her 5-part series from KQED’s Snap Studios is called A Tiny Plot.

A Tiny Plot to Call Home

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"No Kings" Protests; Aid Slow for Gaza; U.S. - China Trade War Heats Up

Thousands of "No Kings" rallies are planned across the U.S. today, protesting the Trump administration's policies. Plus, over a week in the Hamas-Israel ceasefire, desperately needed humanitarian aid has been slow to arrive in Gaza. We'll also look at the latest salvos in the ongoing trade war between the U.S. and China.

"No Kings" Protests; Aid Slow for Gaza; U.S. - China Trade War Heats Up

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Bolton Indicted, Trump and Zelenskyy Meeting, Rebuilding Gaza

John Bolton is indicted on 18 counts for allegedly mishandling classified information dating back to his time as national security advisor during President Trump’s first term. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy meets with President Trump at the White House to discuss Ukraine's request for long-range missiles, Trump says he will meet with Russia's president in Hungary next. And the scale of Gaza’s reconstruction is staggering, with unexploded bombs buried in the rubble, nearly all buildings damaged or destroyed and major questions about who will lead the reconstruction.

Bolton Indicted, Trump and Zelenskyy Meeting, Rebuilding Gaza

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Venezuela Escalation, Shutdown Layoffs Paused, Military Pay

President Trump escalates pressure on Venezuela, authorizing covert CIA operations and striking suspected drug boats. A federal judge pauses the Trump administration’s shutdown layoffs, at least for now. And active-duty troops get paid after a last-minute fix, but military families still feel the strain as the shutdown drags on.

Venezuela Escalation, Shutdown Layoffs Paused, Military Pay

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Gaza Ceasefire Tested, Shutdown Stalemate, SCOTUS Voting Rights

Hamas hands over more bodies of deceased hostages as tensions rise in Gaza over the next phase of the ceasefire deal. The government shutdown stretches into its third week with no negotiations underway, as pressure builds on both parties to break the stalemate. And the Supreme Court takes up a major case on Louisiana’s congressional map that could weaken the Voting Rights Act nationwide.

Gaza Ceasefire Tested, Shutdown Stalemate, SCOTUS Voting Rights

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What's Next For Gaza?, Trump Return From Middle East Trip, ICE Tactics

A fragile ceasefire is holding in Gaza as Hamas fighters return to the streets and freed detainees cross back into the strip. President Trump returns from a Middle East trip celebrating the deal that ended the war, even as questions remain about how long it will last. And Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents are ramping up arrest operations in several cities, raising concerns about ICE tactics in American cities.

What's Next For Gaza?, Trump Return From Middle East Trip, ICE Tactics

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Hostages Released, Trump In The Middle East, Shutdown Layoffs

Phase one of the Gaza ceasefire is underway as Hamas releases Israeli hostages and thousands of Palestinians held by Israel are being reunited with their families. President Trump addresses Israel's parliament ahead of his trip to Egypt to sign the deal he brokered. And the government shutdown enters its second week, with multiple agencies sending layoff notices and growing pressure on the military payroll.

Hostages Released, Trump In The Middle East, Shutdown Layoffs

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ICE Under Trump

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ICE Under Trump

President Trump campaigned on a promise of mass deportations. Since he took office in January, agents from Immigration and Customs Enforcement, also known as ICE, have been increasing detentions to try to meet that goal. Today on The Sunday Story, hear how ICE is changing under the Trump administration from two people who have been working inside the immigration system for decades. Listen to the full Throughline episode here.

ICE Under Trump

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Nobel Laureate Maria Corina Machado on Regime Change in Venezuela

From hiding, Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado reacts to her Nobel Peace Prize, announced Friday, and tells NPR's Ayesha Rascoe why she dedicated the prize in part to President Trump.

Nobel Laureate Maria Corina Machado on Regime Change in Venezuela

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