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Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Windsor Johnston. The Trump administration is speaking out after Israel carried out a strike against Hamas political headquarters in Qatar today. Press Secretary Caroline Levitt spoke to reporters at the White House just a short time ago. Unilaterally bombing inside Qatar, a sovereign nation and close ally of the United States that is working very hard in bravely taking risks with us to broker peace, does not advance Israel or America's goals. However, eliminating Hamas who have profited off the misery of those living in Gaza is a worthy goal. Israel says the strike targeted Hamas leaders tied to the October 7th attacks. Qatar is condemning the bombing as a cowardly attack on residential buildings. The country is also

calling it a violation of international law and a threat to civilian safety. The Supreme Court is expected to announce this week if it will take up the Trump administration's appeal. regarding tariffs. A federal appeals court found some of President Trump's tariffs were unlawful. NPR's Danielle Kurtzleben reports. At issue are the country-by-country tariffs Trump first announced in April. Trump justified those tariffs using a law called the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, or IEPA. The Federal Court of International Trade and then a federal appeals court both found earlier this year the law does not authorize Trump's sweeping tariffs. The White House has now asked the Supreme Court to review.

If the court takes up the tariffs and finds them unlawful, it would not be the end of Trump's tariff agenda. His tariffs on specific goods like steel and aluminum, authorized by a different law, would remain and Trump could use other laws to try to impose new tariffs. Danielle Kurtzleben and PR News. A judge in Michigan has dismissed charges against 15 people accused of posing his fake electors for Donald Trump in the 2020 election. Michigan Public Radio Steve Carmody reports the judge said prosecutors failed to prove they acted with criminal intent.

Supporters cheered as the so-called fake electors exited the court in Lansing after the judge dismissed the charges against them. In 2020, the group tried to submit themselves as presidential electors for Republican Donald Trump, in place of Democrat Joe Biden, who actually won the state's electoral college votes. The judge dismissed the criminal charges for a lack of evidence to prove intent. Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel slammed the judge. decision. The evidence was clear. They lied. They knew they lied. And they tried to steal the votes of millions of Michiganders. Prosecutors could appeal the lower court judge's decision and the defendants may sue the attorney general's office for malicious prosecution. For NPR news, I'm Steve Carmody in

Lansing. On Wall Street, the Dow was up 207 points. The NASDAQ up 35. This is NPR News in Washington. The Prime Minister of Nepal has resigned following violent protests that erupted after the government banned social media. NPR's Diyahid reports at least 19 people were killed in clashes with police. Protesters marched in a suburb near the international airport, which has now been shut down. They chanted to the Prime Minister, get out of the country, thief. Tensions began after use shared images uploaded by wealthy Napoleon. elites. The images showed off a life of designer labels and poolside luxury in a country where the average wage is less than $300 a month. Then last week, the government banned most social media,

saying the platforms had not registered with authorities. Protesters first poured onto the streets on Monday, accusing the government of suppressing free speech and of corruption. Dear Hadid, MPR News, Mumbai, with Rajneesh Bandari in Kathmandu. The ban on social media has since been lifted. For weeks, a moose named Emil has been turning heads in Austria. Wildlife experts believe he made his way to the country from Poland, likely crossing through the Czech Republic. Moose aren't native to Austria, so his presence has stirred plenty of curiosity. Emile's adventures have sparked a social media frenzy. A Facebook fan page dedicated to him has already racked up 10,000 followers. Over the weekend, Amil caused a brief disruption.

after wandering onto the tracks of a railway station, delaying trains on the Vienna Salzburg line. This is NPR News.