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Israel and the U.S. launch strikes on Iran - NPR
SIMON: According to Israeli assessments, Iran's supreme leader, the Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has been hit, a person briefed on the matter tells NPR. Israeli ...

NPR  ∙  February 28, 2026


Why are the U.S. and Israel attacking Iran? - NPR
A person briefed on the matter told NPR that Israeli assessments are that Khamenei was hit. NPR was later told by a person briefed on the strike that ...

NPR  ∙  February 28, 2026


Sen. Tim Kaine calls on the Senate to vote on the war powers ... - NPR
SIMON: A person briefed on the matter says that Israel's assessment is that the Iranian supreme leader was, quote, "hit." Do you have any knowledge of that ...

NPR  ∙  February 28, 2026


Panic, fury, and some hope, in Iran as U.S. launches strikes - NPR
Speaking on condition of anonymity due to fears of arrest, she said there had been no warning from the Iranian government of a potential attack and people ...

NPR  ∙  February 28, 2026


Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has been killed - NPR
The NPR source requested anonymity because they are not authorized to speak publicly. Trump did not confirm that the strike was carried out by Israel. Iran ...

NPR  ∙  February 28, 2026


U.S. and Israel strike Iran. Here's what we know : Sources & Methods
... according to a person briefed on Israel's operation who spoke to NPR. Iran has responded by lobbing missiles at Israel and other countries in the region ...

NPR  ∙  February 28, 2026


US/Israeli Strikes Iran, Iran Retaliates on Israel and other Middle ...
SIMON: And Israel has tried to assassinate Iran's top leaders, according to a person briefed on the operation who spoke with NPR. We're joined now from Tel ...

NPR  ∙  February 28, 2026


As U.S. and Iran wrap latest round of nuclear talks, Trump weighs ...
That's according to a source familiar with the meeting who is not authorized to speak on the record. In a few minutes, we'll speak with a former Middle East ...

NPR  ∙  February 27, 2026


Airstrikes hit Afghan capital of Kabul, hours after Afghanistan attacks ...
The officials spoke on the condition of anonymity as they were not authorized to speak to media on the record. Afghanistan said its military launched its ...

NPR  ∙  February 26, 2026


U.S. citizen killed in deadly Cuba boat shooting - NPR
According to a U.S. official who spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to comment publicly, at least two of the people on the ...

NPR  ∙  February 26, 2026


Up First briefing: Trump's State of the Union; ROTOR Act - NPR
... people with direct knowledge of the meeting who were not authorized to speak publicly. One person said that Hegseth suggested the Pentagon could cancel ...

NPR  ∙  February 25, 2026


ICE won't be at polling places this year, a Trump DHS official promises
... on the condition of anonymity. "There will be no ICE presence at polling locations." Kentucky Republican Secretary of State Michael Adams confirmed the ...

NPR  ∙  February 25, 2026


BAFTAs come under fire after guest with Tourette syndrome uses ...
A source who works with the actors and who was not authorized to speak on the record told NPR that no one from BAFTA spoke to Lindo or Jordan immediately ...

NPR  ∙  February 24, 2026


Hegseth threatens to blacklist Anthropic over 'woke AI' concerns - NPR
The threat came on Tuesday during a meeting between Hegseth and Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei, according to two people with direct knowledge of the meeting who ...

NPR  ∙  February 24, 2026


Mexican army kills leader of Jalisco New Generation Cartel, official ...
The official, who requested anonymity because they were not authorized to speak publicly, said it happened during a military operation in the western state of ...

NPR  ∙  February 22, 2026


Up First briefing: Board Of Peace; Russia-Ukraine; Prince Andrew
These claims amount to unfinished business for the president, says a White House official, who was not authorized to speak on the record. Deep dive.

NPR  ∙  February 19, 2026


HUD rule could push families with undocumented immigrants ... - NPR
Another public housing resident in LA, who also did not want her name used for fear of deportation, says it would be devastating if her family could not stay ...

NPR  ∙  February 19, 2026


Trump gathers members of Board of Peace for first meeting ... - NPR
... on condition of anonymity. Sponsor Message. Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto pledged to work closely with other leading Islamic countries invited by ...

NPR  ∙  February 19, 2026


Trump would like the government he leads to pay him billions - NPR
A White House official, speaking on background because he was not authorized to speak on the record, said these claims amount to unfinished business for the ...

NPR  ∙  February 18, 2026


Who will police Gaza, and how? - NPR
... declined to be named, citing professional risk. Israel wants to incorporate Gaza clans it worked with into a future police force, according to the European ...

NPR  ∙  February 13, 2026


Federal judge acknowledges 'abusive workplace' in court order - NPR
The order did not identify the judge in question but two sources familiar with the process told NPR it is U.S. District Judge Lydia Kay Griggsby, ...

NPR  ∙  February 10, 2026


Immigration courts fast-track hearings for Somali asylum claims - NPR
NPR spoke with the four attorneys on the condition of anonymity out of fear of reprisals for their clients. They argue that this appears to be a coordinated ...

NPR  ∙  February 9, 2026


Gaza's Rafah border crossing reopens, but few have been allowed ...
A person briefed on the matter who's not authorized to speak publicly tells NPR Israeli officials are urging a deal to end Iran's uranium enrichment ...

NPR  ∙  February 3, 2026


VA staff feel the chill of Alex Pretti's death - NPR
A VA nurses union official asked not to be named for fear of retaliation. UNIDENTIFIED PERSON #1: Lately, VA workers, federal employees have been feeling a ...

NPR  ∙  February 3, 2026


Trump to close Kennedy Center for renovations. What next? - NPR
A source close to the Kennedy Center tells NPR that among the changes that Trump has expressed enthusiasm for is the idea of putting in marble armrests at ...

NPR  ∙  February 2, 2026


Big budget Melania Trump documentary premieres with splashy rollout
Amazon acquired the film for $40 million and is spending another $35 million on marketing, according to a source with direct knowledge who requested anonymity ...

NPR  ∙  January 29, 2026


Senate to move ahead with spending deal but shutdown ... - NPR
Under the plan, the Senate will vote on five appropriations bills before the weekend, according to sources familiar with the agreement who were not authorized ...

NPR  ∙  January 29, 2026


Marco Rubio juggles 2 roles in Trump administration : NPR
... not authorized to speak on the record. John Bolton, who served as Trump's national security adviser in the first administration, says it's no knock on Rubio ...

NPR  ∙  January 26, 2026


Syrian camp for ISIS families faces uncertain fate after handover : NPR
... refused to give her name. Although they referenced the Quran, many of the women and girls were unable to read. Sponsor Message. On another visit, Kurdish ...

NPR  ∙  January 22, 2026


The ICE surge is fueling fear and anxiety among Twin Cities children ...
A Minneapolis woman who asked not to be identified sits for an interview with an NPR. A, a mother of two young daughters who are U.S. citizens, hasn't left ...

NPR  ∙  January 22, 2026


Some Biden-to-Trump voters say ICE is going 'too far' : NPR
A Minneapolis resident who asked not to be identified sits with her daughter during an interview · News · The ICE surge is fueling fear and anxiety among Twin ...

NPR  ∙  January 22, 2026


Minneapolis immigrants use underground networks for everyday ...
In fact, everyone in this story requested anonymity out of fear of retaliation from ICE. E: (Speaking Spanish). GARSD: E. woke up that morning. She'd ...

NPR  ∙  January 21, 2026


Less personnel drama but still sky-high turnover one year into ...
A White House official not authorized to speak on the record tells NPR there has been a significant reduction in the staffing of the National Security Council ...

NPR  ∙  January 20, 2026


Trump administration restores $2 billion in grants for mental health ...
They asked not to be identified because they didn't have permission to speak publicly about this move. They said organizations were being notified the full ...

NPR  ∙  January 15, 2026


Mental health grants slashed then restored sparks chaos : NPR
They asked not to be identified because they didn't have permission to speak publicly about the decision. They said all of the roughly 2,000 organizations ...

NPR  ∙  January 15, 2026


Trump health care plan doesn't fix skyrocketing Affordable Care Act ...
Asked for specific policy details, Oz said it was a "broad framework" and referred further questions to a White House official who spoke on background. The ...

NPR  ∙  January 15, 2026


Several federal prosecutors in Minnesota resign over ICE shooting ...
" But the same source, not authorized to speak on the record, calls that a lie and says ICE is not investigating the shooting. MARTÍNEZ: That's Matt Sepic ...

NPR  ∙  January 14, 2026


Up First briefing: MN prosecutors quit; Trump on economy; Inflation ...
... not authorized to speak on the record, calls that a lie and says ICE is not investigating the shooting. MARTÍNEZ: That's Matt Sepic of Minnesota Public ...

NPR  ∙  January 14, 2026


Trump calls on Iranians to keep protesting but the death toll is rising ...
NORTHAM: One person contacted by NPR who asked not to be named or even have their voice recorded said there's blood everywhere. They are determined to kill ...

NPR  ∙  January 13, 2026


Minnesota federal prosecutors resign after DOJ push to investigate ...
" But the same source we mentioned earlier, who's not authorized to speak on the record, tells me that this is untrue and that there is no internal ICE ...

NPR  ∙  January 13, 2026


Homeland Security plans 2,000 immigration officers in Minnesota ...
... person briefed on the matter. The agents are expected to be dispatched in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area, the person said. The people were not authorized to ...

NPR  ∙  January 7, 2026


DHS wants Venezuelans to go home, but fears intensify as Maduro ...
Sebastian, who asked to be identified by his first name because of his ongoing immigration case, says he was happy to learn U.S. forces had captured ...

NPR  ∙  January 7, 2026


CDC slashes vaccines recommended for all kids : Shots - Health ...
... on the condition of anonymity. The assessment was authored by Martin Kulldorff, chief science officer at a unit of HHS who served briefly as chair of the ...

NPR  ∙  January 5, 2026


Top Republicans praise Venezuela operation as some lawmakers ...
... not authorized to speak on the record. Lawmakers from both parties have called for broader meetings and briefings. Top Congressional Republicans praised ...

NPR  ∙  January 3, 2026


CIA behind strike at Venezuelan dock that Trump claims was used ...
... requested anonymity to discuss the classified matter. The first known direct operation on Venezuelan soil since the U.S. began strikes in September marks a ...

NPR  ∙  December 31, 2025


How Trump's mass deportation efforts have affected families this ...
Over the summer, I spoke to an American mom in Washington, D.C., who asked to remain anonymous because she didn't want to put the Honduran family she's ...

NPR  ∙  December 25, 2025


CBS News chief Bari Weiss pulls 60 Minutes story : NPR
That's according to two people with knowledge of events at the network who spoke on condition of anonymity, citing job security. Sponsor Message. The ...

NPR  ∙  December 22, 2025


U.S. forces stop a 2nd merchant vessel off Venezuela coast : NPR
The officials were not authorized to discuss publicly the ongoing military operation and spoke on condition of anonymity. The action was described as a ...

NPR  ∙  December 20, 2025


U.S. launches strikes in Syria targeting Islamic State fighters : NPR
Another U.S. official, who also spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss sensitive operations, said more strikes should be expected. "This is not the ...

NPR  ∙  December 19, 2025


Trump defends his record as voters grow anxious over costs : NPR
" The official, who spoke on background because they were not authorized to discuss the plan publicly, said the money was appropriated under the One Big ...

NPR  ∙  December 17, 2025