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Former President Jimmy Carter has died at the age of 100. Drew Angerer/Getty Images hide caption

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Jimmy Carter's complex legacy

Former President Jimmy Carter has died at the age of 100.

Jimmy Carter's complex legacy

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Investigators look for answers in worst U.S. airline crash in two decades

What went wrong in the midair collision between a military helicopter and a passenger jet over Reagan National Airport, outside of D.C.? As officials search for clues the country mourns those lost. For sponsor-free episodes of Consider This, sign up for Consider This+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org.

Investigators look for answers in worst U.S. airline crash in two decades

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US Secretary of Health and Human Services nominee Robert F. Kennedy Jr. testifies during a Senate Finance Committee hearing on his nomination to be Health and Human Services Secretary, on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, January 29, 2025. Alex Wroblewski/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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What would RFK Jr. mean to HHS?

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faced senators today in a contentious confirmation hearing to serve as Health and Human Services Secretary under President Trump. He's a former Democrat — turned independent presidential candidate — turned Trump loyalist.

What would RFK Jr. mean to HHS?

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Charley Crockett performs onstage during the Class of 2023 Medallion Ceremony at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum on October 22, 2023 in Nashville. Terry Wyatt/Getty Images for Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum hide caption

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Meet first time Grammy nominee Charley Crockett

Meet first time Grammy nominee Charley Crockett

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White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles arrives prior to the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump at the United States Capitol. Melina Mara-Pool/Getty Images hide caption

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Can Susie Wiles keep Trump on track?

Susie Wiles is doing something no woman has done before. She is the first in history to hold the position of White House Chief of Staff.

Can Susie Wiles keep Trump on track?

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U.S. President Donald Trump speaks at a rally at Circa Resort & Casino on January 25, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Ian Maule/Getty Images hide caption

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Trump's dismantling of DEI

Former President Joe Biden championed DEI programs–initiatives aimed at diversity, equity inclusion and accessibility in recruiting, hiring and retention of federal government employees. In a matter of days – and a few pen strokes – President Donald Trump brought it all to an end this week.

Trump's dismantling of DEI

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A home destroyed by the Eaton Fire (R) is seen next to another left intact in Altadena, California. ZOE MEYERS/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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Their home survived the fires, but there's still danger everywhere

As evacuation orders are lifted, people in Los Angeles are returning to their homes--if their homes survived. But the disaster doesn't end when the fire stops.

Their home survived the fires, but there's still danger everywhere

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Martin Sheen as Captain Willard in "Apocalypse Now", directed by Francis Ford Coppola. CBS via Getty Images hide caption

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When Oscar got it wrong

What do Babygirl, Singing in the Rain and Apocalypse Now have in common? They've all been overlooked by Oscar voters.

When Oscar got it wrong

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CEO of Meta and Facebook Mark Zuckerberg, Lauren Sanchez, Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, Google CEO Sundar Pichai and Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk arrive for the inauguration of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump. Pool/Getty Images hide caption

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Is there an American oligarchy?

When Donald Trump was sworn in on Monday, he was flanked by billionaires Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos and Mark Zuckerberg.

Is there an American oligarchy?

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US President Donald Trump signs executive orders during the inaugural parade inside Capital One Arena, in Washington, DC. ANGELA WEISS/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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Breaking down the executive actions Trump is using to govern

President Donald J. Trump began taking decisive steps to implement his agenda hours after being sworn in.

Breaking down the executive actions Trump is using to govern

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