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NPR News: 05-09-2026 6AM EDT

May 9, 2026·4 min·4-min readnarrativenews
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This NPR News segment highlights a series of policy and political developments under President Trump’s administration, including controversial pardons of public officials convicted of corruption, the dismantling of federal oversight mechanisms, and last-minute changes to the 2030 census f

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Donald TrumpRyan LucasHansi Lo WangDenise MarcelleAmy Held

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