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This NPR News Now bulletin covers major developments across politics, international relations, technology, and sports. President Trump campaigned for Senator Roger Marshall in Kansas while announcing an $8 billion farmer subsidy program; Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth made a secret visit to Israel amid heightened tensions with Iran. The Trump administration banned Chinese AI model DeepSeek from federal civilian agencies due to security concerns. In other news, Alberta voters overwhelmingly rejected separation from Canada with 76% choosing to remain; unrest and rioting prompted curfews in Paris and other European cities; an Australian lawmaker was hospitalized after being hit by a vehicle; and the Tampa Bay Rays advanced to the World Series to face the Milwaukee Brewers. The episode delivers urgent, time-sensitive reporting on political strategy, national security, technology policy, and international developments.
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