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GOP Rep. Tony Gonzales of Texas ends reelection bid after admitting to affair with aide Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales of Texas said late Thursday he was withdrawing from his reelection race, after having admitted an affair with a former staff member.

Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales of Texas said late Thursday he was withdrawing from his reelection race, after having admitted an affair with a former staff member. n.pr/4lds4hH

Pentagon labels AI company Anthropic a supply chain risk The Pentagon said in a statement Thursday that it has "officially informed Anthropic leadership the company and its products are deemed a supply chain risk, effective immediately."

The Pentagon said in a statement Thursday that it has "officially informed Anthropic leadership the company and its products are deemed a supply chain risk, effective immediately." n.pr/4ld632j

Pregnant women in ERs took less Tylenol after Trump autism warning A study in The Lancet finds that pregnant women in emergency rooms used less Tylenol after President Trump said it could raise their babies' risk of autism. Scientists say there is no proven link.

A study in The Lancet finds that pregnant women in emergency rooms used less Tylenol after President Trump said it could raise their babies' risk of autism. Scientists say there is no proven link. n.pr/4s0ng1Q

The secret to long-lasting friendships? Don't keep score To maintain old friends, focus less on what they're doing (or not doing) for the relationship and focus on your own efforts, says Nina Badzin, host of a friendship podcast.

To maintain old friends, focus less on what they're doing (or not doing) for the relationship and focus on your own efforts, says Nina Badzin, host of a friendship podcast.

Trump wants a say in Iran's next leader as the war stretches into Day 6 The U.S. and Israel say they conducted new strikes inside Iran overnight, targeting ballistic missile launchers. Iran claims it struck a U.S. oil tanker in the northern Persian Gulf.

The U.S. and Israel say they conducted new strikes inside Iran overnight, targeting ballistic missile launchers. Iran claims it struck a U.S. oil tanker in the northern Persian Gulf.

What you need to know about Sen. Markwayne Mullin, Trump's new pick to lead DHS President Trump announced Thursday that Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla., is his pick to replace Kristi Noem as the head of the Department of Homeland Security.

President Trump announced Thursday that Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla., is his pick to replace Kristi Noem as the head of the Department of Homeland Security. n.pr/4uc4WnD

Oscar-nominated Iranian dissident warns against 'repeat of the past' Mehdi Mahmoudian worries Iran could experience an endless cycle of violence unless — or until — it achieves democracy.

Mehdi Mahmoudian worries Iran could experience an endless cycle of violence unless — or until — it achieves democracy. n.pr/40NKagG

Trump fires Kristi Noem as DHS chief, names Sen. Markwayne Mullin to replace her President Trump has fired his homeland security secretary, Kristi Noem, and said Markwayne Mullin, a senator from Oklahoma, would replace her.

President Trump has fired his homeland security secretary, Kristi Noem, and said Markwayne Mullin, a senator from Oklahoma, would replace her.

Travel industry pushes Congress to end DHS shutdown and pay federal security workers With the busy spring break travel season looming, travel and aviation industry leaders urged Congress to end the stalemate over DHS funding before workers at TSA and ports miss a full paycheck.

With the busy spring break travel season looming, travel and aviation industry leaders urged Congress to end the stalemate over DHS funding before workers at TSA and ports miss a full paycheck. n.pr/4ud1KIA

Can a digital tablet cut back a country's overuse of antibiotics? Overprescribing antibiotics breeds antibiotic resistance. A new tool aims to lower a notably high rate of such prescriptions in Rwanda.

Overprescribing antibiotics breeds antibiotic resistance. A new tool aims to lower a notably high rate of such prescriptions in Rwanda. n.pr/4u6bswd

Trump fires Kristi Noem as DHS chief, names Sen. Markwayne Mullin to replace her Stepping in as acting secretary is GOP Sen. Markwayne Mullin of Oklahoma who Trump said had "Wisdom and Courage required to Advance our America First Agenda."

Stepping in as acting secretary is GOP Sen. Markwayne Mullin of Oklahoma who Trump said had "Wisdom and Courage required to Advance our America First Agenda." n.pr/4s2Covt

They were led off course in a big race. But a fix is more complicated than prize money Top finishers in the Atlanta half marathon are calling for U.S. track officials to ensure that Jess McClain and two other athletes aren't excluded from the world championships because of an error.

Top finishers in the Atlanta half marathon are calling for U.S. track officials to ensure that Jess McClain and two other athletes aren't excluded from the world championships because of an error. n.pr/4lecToj

Between Megan Moroney and Ella Langley, country women rule the charts It's a big week for women in country music — and, it turns out, for women whose songs are favored by women in figure skating.

It's a big week for women in country music — and, it turns out, for women whose songs are favored by women in figure skating. n.pr/4b6Q0Pc

No matter what happens at the Oscars, Delroy Lindo embraces 'the joy of this moment' Lindo is nominated for best supporting actor for his role in Sinners. At the BAFTA awards on Sunday, Lindo was presenting when a man with Tourette syndrome in the audience yelled out a racial slur.

Lindo is nominated for best supporting actor for his role in Sinners. At the BAFTA awards on Sunday, Lindo was presenting when a man with Tourette syndrome in the audience yelled out a racial slur. n.pr/4rbLu7K

Getting the abortion pill via telehealth is more common now. NPR wants to hear your story Mifepristone is facing another major legal challenge.

Mifepristone is facing another major legal challenge.

A rift between Spain and Trump widens over Spanish opposition to the Iran war The Spanish government reiterated it would not let U.S. forces use two joint military bases in Spain as the U.S.-Israeli war in Iran escalates, widening a rift with the Trump administration.

The Spanish government reiterated it would not let U.S. forces use two joint military bases in Spain as the U.S.-Israeli war in Iran escalates, widening a rift with the Trump administration. n.pr/40LJGrq

Blackpink, modern K-pop's trailblazing group, tries to find its way home A new mini-album finds the world's biggest girl group in a tight spot: competing with its own legacy.

A new mini-album finds the world's biggest girl group in a tight spot: competing with its own legacy. n.pr/4bnuBCu

A Jan. 6 rioter pardoned by Trump was sentenced to life in prison for child sex abuse Since receiving presidential pardons, dozens of former Capitol rioters have gotten into more legal trouble. In Florida, Andrew Paul Johnson was sentenced to life in prison for child sex abuse.

Since receiving presidential pardons, dozens of former Capitol rioters have gotten into more legal trouble. In Florida, Andrew Paul Johnson was sentenced to life in prison for child sex abuse. n.pr/4rUa1zD

President Trump, Pam Bondi sued over sale of TikTok assets The case, filed in a federal court in Washington, D.C., accuses the Trump administration of ignoring legislation designed to stop the spread of Chinese propaganda — and instead helping to broker a partial sale to businessmen close to Trump.

The case, filed in a federal court in Washington, D.C., accuses the Trump administration of ignoring legislation designed to stop the spread of Chinese propaganda — and instead helping to broker a partial sale to businessmen close to Trump. n.pr/3ONX6AB

If you loved 'Sinners,' here's what to watch next So you loved best picture nominee Sinners. What should you watch next? We asked our audience to share their recommendations. They suggested Near Dark, The Wailing and other vampire horror films.

So you loved best picture nominee Sinners. What should you watch next? We asked our audience to share their recommendations. They suggested Near Dark, The Wailing and other vampire horror films. n.pr/4rdqhum

When ICE came, Minneapolis created underground health networks. Should other cities? The Trump administration's immigration crackdown in Minneapolis forced some families into hiding and catalyzed informal medical networks to deliver critical health care services inside homes.

The Trump administration's immigration crackdown in Minneapolis forced some families into hiding and catalyzed informal medical networks to deliver critical health care services inside homes. n.pr/3P1dyNP

House to vote on Trump's war powers. And, Minnesota sues over halted Medicaid funding The House is set to vote today on whether to constrain President Trump's authority to continue to wage war on Iran. And, Minnesota sues the Trump administration over halted Medicaid funding.

The House is set to vote today on whether to constrain President Trump's authority to continue to wage war on Iran. And, Minnesota sues the Trump administration over halted Medicaid funding. n.pr/4d2LBiE

Announcing the 2025 NPR College Podcast Challenge Honorable Mentions Here are some of the best entries in NPR's 2025 College Podcast Challenge.

Here are some of the best entries in NPR's 2025 College Podcast Challenge. n.pr/4ugHdmC

U.S.-Israeli strikes continue across Iran; Iranian drones hit Azerbaijan The U.S. and Israel say they conducted new strikes inside Iran overnight, targeting ballistic missile launchers. Iran claims it struck a U.S. oil tanker in the northern Persian Gulf.

The U.S. and Israel said they conducted new strikes inside Iran overnight, targeting ballistic missile launchers. Iran claimed it struck a U.S. oil tanker in the northern Persian Gulf. n.pr/4rfcFih

Maybe Happy Ending: Tiny Desk Concert What can robots teach us about humanity and about love? This musical, starring Darren Criss and Helen J. Shen, tries to understand what it means to actually live.

What can robots teach us about humanity and about love? This musical, starring Darren Criss and Helen J. Shen, tries to understand what it means to actually live. n.pr/3OHzNZg

Colossal Biosciences breeds controversy while trying to revive mammoths A Texas biotech company is trying to bring mammoths and other extinct creatures back to life. The science is as intriguing as the ethical questions are thorny.

A Texas biotech company is trying to bring mammoths and other extinct creatures back to life. The science is as intriguing as the ethical questions are thorny.

March (Audio) Madness! Here are the finalists in NPR's College Podcast Challenge From 75 campuses across 35 states, we've listened to hundreds of student entries to select the very best for NPR's College Podcast Challenge.

From 75 campuses across 35 states, we've listened to hundreds of student entries to select the very best for NPR's College Podcast Challenge. n.pr/40c8mcA

In lawsuit, Minnesota accuses Trump administration of 'weaponizing' Medicaid funding The federal government said the state should do more to fight fraud and is holding back funds. Minnesota officials say the attack is unfair as the state's fraud rate is well below national averages.

The federal government said the state should do more to fight fraud and is holding back funds. Minnesota officials say the attack is unfair as the state's fraud rate is well below national averages. n.pr/46B98n2

A run for their money: Young candidates rival older incumbents in midterm fundraising As a growing crop of young candidates challenge longtime Democratic incumbents, some are not just breaking through in the money race, but outraising their opponents altogether.

As a growing crop of young candidates challenge longtime Democratic incumbents, some are not just breaking through in the money race, but outraising their opponents altogether. n.pr/3NgKMIE

Wall Street is betting on tariff refunds after Supreme Court ruling When the Supreme Court struck down many of President Trump's tariffs, it left importers wondering how long they'd have to wait to get their money back. Hedge funds are offering to help out.

When the Supreme Court struck down many of President Trump's tariffs, it left importers wondering how long they'd have to wait to get their money back. Hedge funds are offering to help out. n.pr/4uthdVd