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The news you need to know today — and the stories that will stick with you tomorrow. Plus, special series and behind-the-scenes extras from Here & Now hosts Robin Young and Scott Tong with help from Producer Chris Bentley and the team at NPR and WBUR.Copyright Trustees of Boston University Daily Politics & Government
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  • Democratic Socialists score big wins in Colorado

    Democratic Socialists score big wins in Colorado
    Jul 1 2026
    Melat Kiros, a 29-year-old Democratic Socialist, won the Democratic primary in Colorado’s 1st Congressional District, in Denver, over 15-term incumbent Diana DeGette. KUSA politics reporter Kyle Clark breaks down more primary takeaways.

    Then, a large part of the U.S. is under extreme heat warnings as temperatures are expected to hit triple digits this week. Katharine Hayhoe, chief scientist at the Nature Conservancy, explains the dangers and causes of this potentially record-breaking heat.

    And, Bobby Bonilla retired from the MLB in 2001. But every July 1, he gets a $1.19-million check from his former team, the New York Mets. Planet Money’s Kenny Malone breaks down one of the strangest contracts in baseball history.

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    17 mins
  • ICE pauses most traffic stops amid uproar over 2 killings

    ICE pauses most traffic stops amid uproar over 2 killings
    Jul 14 2026
    U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement will pause non-urgent vehicle stops after two deadly shootings in less than a week, according to Maine Sen. Angus King's office. The most recent shooting occurred Monday morning, just 20 miles south of Portland, where an ICE agent shot and killed a Colombian man. Maine Public reporter Ari Snider shares more about the investigation.

    Then, on July 24, hundreds of thousands of Haitians living in the U.S. could lose their ability to work due to the Supreme Court’s recent ruling that allows President Trump to end Temporary Protected Status for immigrants from several countries. Many work in health care. Kevin Thomas, president of the New York State Association of Health Care Providers, joins us to explain how this will exacerbate a shortage of health care workers.

    And, Dr. Krutika Kuppalli explains what we know about Cyclospora, the parasite causing an outbreak of gastrointestinal illness across the U.S.

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    20 mins
  • Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship in blow to Trump

    Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship in blow to Trump
    Jun 30 2026
    The Supreme Court has struck down President Trump's executive order seeking to end birthright citizenship. Anthony Romero, executive director of the American Civil Liberties Union, explains the decision, which is in line with the longstanding legal interpretation of the 14th Amendment.

    Then, Mark Krikorian, executive director of the Center for Immigration Studies, explains why he still believes birthright citizenship should be limited.

    And, in another major decision, the Supreme Court ruled against two transgender athletes by saying schools can determine sports eligibility based on biological sex. Orion Rummler, LGBTQ+ reporter for The 19th, shares more.

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    18 mins
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