NPR News: 05-04-2026 5PM EDT

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This NPR News segment covers a series of urgent national and international developments, from military tensions in the Strait of Hormuz to domestic policy battles over abortion access, veterans’ benefits, and emerging animal welfare technology. The episode underscores how geopolitical, le

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