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Trump’s budget is here; GOP defense hawks aren’t happy  The Hill Trump budget proposes $1 trillion for defense, slashes education, foreign aid, environment, health and public assistance  CNN Trump news at a glance: president floats Pentagon budget boost; army may hold parade

The Trump administration says it will cut EPA staffing to Reagan-era levels  NPR Trump Administration Unveils EPA Overhaul With Shift to Approving New Chemicals  The New York Times US EPA plans to cut staff to 1980s levels, dissolve research office  reuters.com Lee Zeldin:

Harvard’s President Alan Garber Talks About His Legal Fight With Trump  The New York Times

Alan Garber became a hero to liberals after Harvard resisted the federal government. At the same time, he is trying to remake campus culture in ways the Trump administration might appreciate.

Australian federal election 2025 live: vote counting underway after polls close in eastern Australia states – latest news  The Guardian Australians vote in national election with their sights on Trump, living costs  reuters.com Australia Election 2025: Voters Focus on Cost-of-Living Concerns Amid

White House ‘influencer briefings’ bring conspiracy theorists, former Trump officials  NBC News

A lot happened this week, and NPR has you covered. Catch up on the big news and culture moments you might have missed.

NPR reporter Lisa Hagen and sociologist Karen Guzzo discuss the movement to boost the birth rate. Justin Chang reviews The Shrouds. Burke looks back on a difficult childhood in Of My Own Making.

Waltz’s Use of Messaging Platform Raises New Security Questions  The New York Times With another role in his portfolio, Rubio ascends in Trump’s orbit  CNN Now a trusted ally, ‘Little Marco’ gets Trump’s big jobs  reuters.com Waltz ousted as national security adviser, nominated

White House wants Rubio in powerful dual role long-term  Politico