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Today's Top Stories

The House narrowly passed a bill yesterday to cut $1.1 billion in funding for public media outlets. The vote was mostly along party lines, with 214 in favor and 212 against. President Trump requested this legislation, citing bias against conservative views on NPR and PBS. The bill includes a total of $9.4 billion in cuts, primarily targeting foreign aid programs related to global public health, international disaster relief, and hunger assistance. The Senate still needs to approve the measure.

NPR's David Folkenflik highlighted that while the funding cut may seem small for NPR, it could have a significant impact on public radio and television stations. NPR CEO Katherine Maher warned of stations shutting down, leaving Americans without access to noncommercial media and potentially creating news deserts. Rep. Mark Amodei, who opposed the bill, emphasized the importance of maintaining access to global news for rural constituents.

California National Guard Under Trump's Control

Following a federal judge's ruling that President Trump violated the Constitution and should relinquish control of California National Guard troops deployed in LA, an appeals court has temporarily suspended the order. California Governor Gavin Newsom intended to return the 4,000 Guard members to their duties today, including border protection and wildfire prevention. However, they will now remain in place to deal with protests against recent ICE raids.

Meanwhile, in LA, Senator Alex Padilla was forcibly removed from a Homeland Security press conference by federal agents. This action has sparked outrage among Democrats, who view it as a sign of authoritarian rule under the current administration.

Israel's Attacks on Iran

Israel has conducted airstrikes on multiple sites in Iran, resulting in the deaths of three top military leaders. The Israeli military targeted Iran's nuclear facilities, accusing Tehran of running a clandestine nuclear weapons program. Iran confirmed the death of Brig. Gen. Mohammad Bagheri, the second-highest commander in the country. The U.S. State Department clarified that the U.S. was not involved in these attacks.

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei warned of severe consequences for Israel, while ongoing talks between the U.S. and Iran aim to reach a nuclear agreement. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has advocated for military action to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons.

Climate Solutions Week

NPR is dedicating this week to discussions on climate solutions and how climate change influences decisions about living in a warmer world. The deconstruction industry, which dismantles old buildings to recycle materials, is gaining traction as a sustainable practice to reduce waste and carbon emissions in construction.

Weekend Picks

Discover what NPR recommends for your weekend entertainment:

• Movies: Watch Wes Anderson's latest film, 'The Phoenician Scheme,' featuring Benicio del Toro.
• TV: Tune in to 'Dept. Q,' a crime series starring Matthew Goode.
• Books: Explore new titles with dark themes like murder and addiction.
• Music: Listen to violinist Anne Akiko Meyers' latest albums.
• Food: Learn about the trend of perpetual stew on social media.
• Games: Discover the improvements in the Nintendo Switch 2.
• Quiz: Test your knowledge with NPR's quiz and challenge us with your questions!

Before you go, read about Peaches, the flamingo from Mexico who found his way back home after being displaced by a hurricane, the FIFA Club World Cup, and a copyright infringement lawsuit involving Disney and Universal against AI firm Midjourney.