H.J. Mai

2 Senators want to hold big tech accountable for harms caused by algorithms

Sens. Mark Kelly, D-Ariz.,and John Curtis, R-Utah, want to hold social media companies accountable for the negative impacts their algorithms have on people. They spoke to NPR about their bill.

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Despite sanctions, many countries are still importing Russian products

H.J. Mai

Economic sanctions and trade restrictions against Russia following its full-scale invasion of Ukraine were set to force Moscow's hand. But the U.S. and Europe continue to rely on Russian imports.

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Masked immigration agents are spurring fear and confusion across the U.S.

Leila Fadel, Adam Bearne, Barry Gordemer, H.J. Mai

The Department of Homeland Security says federal agents arresting immigrants are hiding their faces for their own safety. Legal advocates say the practice undermines public trust.

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Top House Armed Services Democrat advises against U.S. military strike in Iran

Steve Inskeep, H.J. Mai

NPR's Steve Inskeep asks Rep. Adam Smith, D-Wash., top Democrat on the House Armed Services Committee, about U.S. policy on the conflict between Israel and Iran.

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Iran 'dangerous' to peace, says GOP Rep. who backs Trump on U.S. military involvement

Steve Inskeep, H.J. Mai

As President Trump weighs U.S. military involvement in the Israel-Iran conflict, Rep. Mike Lawler, R-N.Y., says he backs any move by the president "if that is what is required to finish the job."

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Germany's Scholz loses a confidence vote, triggering new elections

H.J. Mai

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz had hoped for this outcome when he called for the confidence vote, analysts say. His aim: to win fresh elections in February and come back with a stronger mandate.

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Trump wants to 'Drill, baby, drill.' What does that mean for climate concerns?

A Martínez, H.J. Mai

President-elect Donald Trump wants to increase oil and gas production and roll back the Inflation Reduction Act. We asked energy and climate policy expert Brian Murray what that would mean.