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This is Tanya Mosley, co-host of Fresh Air, and I just talked to Pamela Anderson about her big career comeback after years in the tabloids and not being taken seriously. She's entered a new era on stage and screen. Suzanne Summers had a great line. She said, you can't play a dumb blonde and be a dumb blonde. Find this interview with Pamela Anderson wherever you listen to Fresh Air. Live from NPR News, I'm Lakshmi Singh. President Trump's mass deportation plan is underway. Yesterday, federal agents

say they arrested roughly a thousand people across the U.S. Wall Street Journal reporter Michelle Hackman, who covers immigration, spoke to NPR about reports of migrants being swept up in raids who are neither the convicted criminals nor the national security threats federal agents say they're after. When the government is aiming to drive up its numbers, the easiest people to arrest are people who are typically not criminals, people who are just sort of law-abiding members of the community other than the fact that they've entered the country illegally. Some of the targets here are actually people who believed that they entered the country

legally under a Biden administration program called CBP-1. Trump is now moving to strip those people of their temporary status that they gained under Biden and deport them as well. The Wall Street Journal's Michelle Hackman speaking to NPR's Here and Now. The Senate's holding confirmation hearings for more of President Trump's cabinet nominees this week. Here's NPR's Barbara Sprunt. Barbara Sprunt The Senate is scheduled to vote on Treasury

nominee Scott Besson this evening and advance the nomination of Sean Duffy to lead the Transportation Department. This comes as other high-profile nominees are working their way through Senate committee hearings and votes. On Wednesday, the Judiciary Committee will vote on the nomination of Pam Bondi to be Attorney General. The nomination for Secretary of Health and Human Services, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., will appear before two committees this week.

On Thursday, FBI Director nominee Kash Patel will appear before the Judiciary Committee and Director of National Intelligence nominee Tulsi Gabbard will go before the Intelligence Committee. Barbara Sprint, NPR News, Washington. Foreign dignitaries are visiting Auschwitz today to commemorate 80 years since the Nazi concentration camp's liberation. NPR's Lauren Frey reports Britain's King Charles is among the guests. This is the first visit to Auschwitz of any British head of state and the Royal Palace says it's a deeply personal pilgrimage for King Charles.

In 1943 the King's grandmother saved a Jewish family by hiding them in Nazi-occupied Athens. But he also had a great uncle who was suspected of Nazi sympathies. Before visiting Auschwitz the King spoke at a Jewish charity event in suspected of Nazi sympathies. Before visiting Auschwitz, the King spoke at a Jewish charity event in Krakow, Poland. The act of remembering the evils of the past remains a vital task. Charles' son, Prince William, is commemorating Holocaust Memorial Day at a separate event in London

with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Lauren Freyer, NPR News. At last check on Wall Street, the Dow Jones Industrial Average closed up 289 points to end the day at 44,713. The Nasdaq closed down 612 points or more than 3%. This is NPR News. A new study finds people who take time to prepare before a major surgery by focusing on good nutrition and other steps can significantly increase the likelihood of a good recovery.

NPR's Allison Aubrey reports on the top three pre-habilitation strategies. If you're getting ready for a surgery, such as a joint replacement or another major operation, you may want to ask your healthcare providers about pre-habilitation. The new study finds a combination of movement, increasing your protein intake, and mentally preparing for surgery can significantly reduce the risk of complications, says study author Dr. Dan McIsaac of the University of Ottawa. No matter what type of surgery you're preparing for, there's likely a benefit from pre-habilitation.

For instance, the research shows people who do strength building and other forms of physical activity in the month or two before surgery can reduce their risks by as much as 40 percent, often decreasing hospital stays, and making a meaningful improvement in how they experience their recovery. Alison Aubrey, NPR News. In the US, tax filing season is officially underway. The Internal Revenue Service says as of today it's accepting returns for the 2024 tax year. On its website the IRS is promoting more tax filing options and fraud alerts to help taxpayers with their returns,

which the agency predicts will surpass $140 million this season. However, the agency is recommending people go with a trusted tax pro to avoid possible scams. People have until April 15th to file their tax returns. This is NPR News.