NPR News: 04-10-2026 9PM EDT
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Guest: Corva Coleman, NPR News anchor.
“The current federal government shutdown is one day away from becoming the longest shutdown ever and President Trump has ordered the Pentagon to prepare for possible military action in Nigeria.”
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The federal government shutdown is entering uncharted territory as it nears the record for the longest in U.S. history, with SNAP funding now officially exhausted.
“November 1st is a really important date here... It's the day that SNAP, formerly known as food stamps, ran out of money.”
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American families are facing a massive healthcare 'sticker shock' as ACA premiums for 2027 reportedly jump by over 250% for some policyholders.
“On the policy that I have now... we currently pay $282 and some change... if we keep the same plan, it'll go up to $1,03 a month.”
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Geopolitical risk is escalating in West Africa as President Trump orders the Pentagon to prepare for potential military intervention in Nigeria.
“President Trump warned that if Nigeria continues to allow the killing of Christians, the US military would intervene to completely wipe out the Islamic terrorists.”
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The Virginia gubernatorial race is being treated as a critical national bellwether for the current administration's federal and immigration policies.
“The eyes of the nation are on us once again. Once again saying what's happening in Virginia.”
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A controversial redistricting push in Indiana aims to add another Republican congressional seat, despite significant local constituent pushback.
“No one spoke in favor of the proposal to add a Republican congressional seed to the already red state.”