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Just hours before federal funding for the government runs out, Congress is left scrambling to find a way to keep the government open after midnight tonight.Meanwhile, a New York judge has decided that Trump can't use his presidential immunity to shed his felony conviction.And Luigi Mangione, the alleged killer of the UnitedHealthcare CEO, was charged with murder as an act of terrorism.In global news, following the fall of the Assad regime, prosecutors, aid workers, and journalists are learning more about the atrocities committed under Syria's former president. Israeli attacks on hospitals in northern Gaza have left the medical facilities barely able to provide basic care and no longer capable of surgical procedures or maternal services.And Canada's embattled prime minister, Justin Trudeau, saw his position as the country's leader weaken this week after the resignation of his finance minister.Want to support 1A? Give to your local public radio station and subscribe to this podcast. Have questions? Connect with us. Listen to 1A sponsor-free by signing up for 1A+ at plus.npr.org/the1a.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
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The Trials, Tribulations, And Triumphs Of Holiday Travel
It's the holiday season. And that means time spent with friends, with family, and... in the car. Or a plane. Or a train. Or maybe even by boat. But one thing's for sure. America will be on the move here soon if it's not already.Where are we going, what's waiting for us when we get there, and why is it so difficult sometimes to get where we need to go at the end of another year?Want to support 1A? Give to your local public radio station and subscribe to this podcast. Have questions? Connect with us. Listen to 1A sponsor-free by signing up for 1A+ at plus.npr.org/the1a.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
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The Science Behind Talking To Yourself
Have you ever gotten into an impassioned argument in the shower with a sparring partner who... wasn't actually there?How about replaying a dinner party conversation from weeks ago but this time, you know exactly what to say and you're saying it... to yourself?Whether the dialogue is in our heads or said aloud, many of us talk to ourselves, even if we don't realize it. But oftentimes the habit is seen as strange — especially if there are others around.We get into why so many of us talk to ourselves, and what the benefits of self-talk. Want to support 1A? Give to your local public radio station and subscribe to this podcast. Have questions? Connect with us. Listen to 1A sponsor-free by signing up for 1A+ at plus.npr.org/the1a.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
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What Lower Interest Rates Mean For The Economy
The Federal Reserve has begun cutting interest rates after two years of rate hikes to the highest levels in decades.It meets again this week to decide whether to cut them again, or keep them as is.High interest rates made the cost of borrowing high, meaning that car loans, credit card debt, and mortgages cost exponentially more than before the pandemic.We discuss how the Fed's decision to lower rates affects the economy. Want to support 1A? Give to your local public radio station and subscribe to this podcast. Have questions? Connect with us. Listen to 1A sponsor-free by signing up for 1A+ at plus.npr.org/the1a.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
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'If You Can Keep It': The Future Of The Federal Judiciary
Last week, the House passed a bill to create 63 new permanent judgeships. Case backlogs and delays have had many lawmakers saying we need more federal judges. If the bill did become law, President-elect Donald Trump would have 22 new seats to fill. The legislation originally had bipartisan support, but President Joe Biden vowed to veto it, with the support of many Democrats. In his first term, Trump put more judges in place than almost any president in history. Biden has made his mark too, surpassing that number. As of last week, he had also put more judges of color on the bench than any of his predecessors.Federal judges almost always serve life terms, meaning each of these picks can have lasting consequences for Americans.We look back and look ahead at our federal judiciary.Want to support 1A? Give to your local public radio station and subscribe to this podcast. Have questions? Connect with us. Listen to 1A sponsor-free by signing up for 1A+ at plus.npr.org/the1a.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy
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