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Look, we get it. When it comes to new music, there is a lot of it, and it all comes really fast. But on All Songs Considered, NPR's music recommendation podcast, we'll handpick what we think is the greatest music happening right now and give you your next great listen. So kick back, settle in, get those eardrums wide open, and get your dose of new music from All Songs Considered, only from NPR. dose of new music from all songs considered, only from NPR. Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Shea Stevens. President Trump is threatening to strip Harvard of billions in federal funding and divert the money to support trade schools. Details from NPR's Windsor Johnston.

The president has floated a plan to redirect $3 billion in federal grants away from Harvard University, calling for the money to be invested in vocational and technical training programs. He described the move as a great investment for the U.S. and badly needed. The Trump administration's ongoing disputes with Harvard include allegations of anti-Semitism, racism in its admissions process, and non-compliance with federal requests for information on international students. The administration is asking federal agencies to cancel their remaining contracts with the university after freezing a portion of the school's federal funding. Harvard has responded by filing lawsuits, arguing that the cuts in funding are unconstitutional.

Windsor-Johnston, NPR News, Washington. Danielle Pletka U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Christy Noem is throwing her support behind a campaign for a foreign political candidate. Speaking at a conference in Warsaw, Noem says she supports the conservative candidate for president of Poland. If you elected a leader that will work with President Donald J. Trump, the Polish people will have an ally strong that will ensure that you will be able to fight off enemies that do not share your values.

Poland holds a presidential runoff on Sunday. Family and friends gathered in Kansas Tuesday to mourn the death of a woman gunned down outside of the Capitol Jewish Museum in Washington. Shalisa Kolokol has more from Kansas City. Sarah Milgram was born and raised in Prairie Village, Kansas. Milgram and her partner, Yaron Lishiski, were fatally shot after attending an event

for the American Jewish Committee. The couple met through their jobs at the Israeli embassy and were about to get engaged. Jay Lewis, president of Kansas City's Jewish Federation, remembered Milgram as a bright young woman dedicated to her Jewish faith. At her core, Sarah dedicated her life personally and professionally to strengthening her community, to building bridges,

and to bringing people closer together. Her beloved, Lyshinsky, was a devout Christian from Israel. The man accused of ending their lives is charged with first-degree murder. For NPR News, I'm Salisa Kolokol in Kansas City. S. Jones The Trump administration is suing North Carolina's election board for allegedly failing to ensure that the state collects government-issued ID on people registering to vote. The state and local Republican Party officials sued over a lack of identifying numbers from driver's licenses or other ID. A state appeals court criticized the election board's handling of the voter registration records, but decided

the suit was filed too close to the November 2024 election to order any changes. This is NPR News. Reality TV stars Todd and Julie Chrisley have received presidential pardons. The Tennessee couple were sentenced to several years in federal prison for their 2022 tax evasion and bank fraud conviction stemming from business dealings in Georgia. A former Virginia sheriff, meanwhile, convicted of fraud and bribery charges, was also pardoned on Tuesday. Scott Jenkins was sentenced in March for taking more than $75,000 in bribes in exchange for deputizing several businessmen without training them.

The WNBA says it cannot substantiate claims of racist fan behavior during the Indiana Fever season opener against the Chicago Sky. The league says it has completed its investigation, as NPR's Giles Snyder reports. The WNBA issued a statement saying its investigation of fan behavior at the game included gathering information from fans as well as team and arena staff. The league also says it reviewed audio and video of the game

but could not confirm the claims. The WNBA statement did not but could not confirm the claims. The WNBA statement did not say what led to the investigation. It was launched the day after the Indiana Fevers victory over the Chicago Sky earlier this month. It's been reported that the alleged comments were aimed at Sky star Angel Reese, who sought to confront the Fevers' Kaitlyn Clark after Clark fouled her during the game. Reese has not specifically confirmed the comments and Clark has said there is no place for racism in the WNBA and that she trusted the league would do the right thing. mixed down a fraction in Hong Kong. This is NPR. This message comes from WISE, the app for doing things and other currencies.

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