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NPR News: 05-04-2026 9PM EDT

May 5, 2026·4 min·5-min readnarrativenews
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The episode covers several key political and social developments in the U.S., including President Trump’s declining approval on economic issues amid an ongoing war in Iran, Florida’s controversial new congressional map, exploitative practices in veterans’ disability claims, Rudy Giuliani’

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Donald TrumpRon DeSantisEnrique Miranda CardenasRudy Giuliani

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American Hotel and Lodging Association

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Climate ChangeCriminal Justice ReformGeopoliticsInvestigative JournalismUs Politics

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