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JANINE HERVST Support for this podcast and the following message come from the NPR Wine Club, which has generated over $1.75 million to support NPR programming. Whether buying a few bottles or joining the club, you can learn more at nprwineclub.org slash podcast. Must be 21 or older to purchase. Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Janine Herbst. A federal judge in Texas today struck down a new Biden administration program that would have left hundreds of thousands of undocumented immigrant spouses of US citizens

to get legal status, work authorization, and a streamlined path to US citizenship. This comes months after 16 Republican-led states filed suit claiming the administration lacked the legal authority to create the program. The Biden policy, known as the Keeping Families Together program, was aimed at mixed-status households. About a half million undocumented immigrants would have been eligible, according to the Biden administration. Lawyers who work with immigrants say it's a blow

to an immigration system that is struggling with heavy caseloads. The Justice Department charged more than 1,500 people with crimes connected to the deadly January 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol. In Pierce, Tom Dreisbach reports many of those defendants are now celebrating President-elect Trump's victory and are anticipating pardons. Outside the Washington, D.C. jail, supporters of January 6th defendants popped champagne. Nicole Reffett's husband, Guy, is serving a seven-year prison sentence for his role in the riot, including bringing a gun onto Capitol grounds. She's hopeful that Trump will follow through on his promise to pardon January 6th defendants. President

Trump is a man of his word, and I feel like that he will definitely take action when it comes to the Jan 6th cases. Approximately 140 law enforcement officers were injured in the attack, some with bats, stun guns, pepper spray and fists. The FBI calls it an act of domestic terrorism. Tom Drysbock, NPR News. President Biden is urging the country to, quote, turn down the pressure after the election. NPR's Windsor Johnston reports Biden addressed the nation two days after Donald Trump won a second term in the White House.

Speaking from the White House Rose Garden, President Biden said he congratulated President-elect Donald Trump on his victory and assured him that this administration is dedicated to a peaceful transition of power, adding that's what the American people deserve. Biden also acknowledged the disappointment that many feel with the outcome of the election, but said giving up is unforgivable. Vice President Kamala Harris conceded the election on Wednesday, encouraging her supporters not to give up fighting for what they believe in during a time of deep political divisions in the country. Danielle Pletka And here's Windsor-Johnston reporting.

The number of Americans applying for first-time jobless claims ticked up last week, but layoffs remain at historically low levels. The Labor Department says applications for unemployment benefits rose by 3,000 to a seasonally adjusted 221,000. U.S. futures contracts are trading flat at this hour. Wall Street was in mixed territory by the close, the Dow down a fraction, the NASDAQ up 285. This is NPR News.

Poor countries are suffering some of the worst impacts from climate change, and they're not getting nearly enough money to deal with the risks they face in a hotter world. That's according to a new report from the United Nations. Ampere's Michael Copley reports the issue of climate funding for developing countries will be a focus of UN negotiations that start next week. Elon Musk's artificial intelligence company, XAI, is behind the AI project in the Memphis area,

requiring enough electricity to power 100,000 homes. Opponents say the supercomputer will add to pollution and strain the grid. Tennessee Valley Authority CEO Jeff Laiasch says since its customer, Memphis Light Gas and Water, is the one behind the request, they were obligated to approve it. So our answer will always be yes, but it can be conditioned by when and under what conditions. One of those requires XAI to install equipment that would allow it to curtail its power load within 30 minutes if necessary. For NPR News, I'm Hannah Sodd in Murray, Kentucky.

Federal health officials are calling for more testing and treatment of workers on farms with bird flu. This comes after a study showed that some dairy workers had signs of infection even when they didn't report feeling sick. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention say blood tests of 115 workers on farms in Michigan and Colorado show that eight workers had antibodies that indicated previous infection. The findings suggest the virus may be spreading more widely. Officials say the risk to the public remains low. I'm Janene Herbst, NPR News in Washington.

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