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Scott Carter (0:00)
We all wonder about life's big questions. Why are we here? What are we to do? And how to make sense of it all. On Ye Gods with Scott Carter, I talk with politicos, priests, actors and atheists on how they wrestle with life's mysteries. Their stories will spark reflection, challenge assumptions, and maybe even bring you some clarity on your own journey. Listen to Ye Gods, part of the NPR network, wherever you get your podcasts.
Ryland Barton (0:24)
Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Ryland Barton. The ceasefire between Israel and Hamas is holding. Now President Trump is demanding a weakened Hamas to put down its weapons.
Donald Trump (0:35)
They're going to disarm because they said they were going to disarm. And if they don't disarm, we will disarm them.
Macy Lipkin (0:41)
How will you do that?
Donald Trump (0:42)
I don't have to explain that to you. But if they don't disarm, we will disarm them. They know I'm not playing games.
Ryland Barton (0:48)
Hamas has released the last living Israeli hostages, but a long list of uncertainties includes when the group will return the bodies of 24 hostages believed dead. The UN says Israel is planning to cut aid into Gaza in half, accusing Hamas of violating the ceasefire with the slow release of the bodies. And in Gaza, health officials say the Israeli military killed three Palestinians for a sixth time. President Trump says the US has struck a boat allegedly carrying drugs off the Venezuelan coast. He says six men were killed. The administration says alleged drug traffickers are unlawful combatants who must be met with military force. Critics say the strikes violate U.S. and international law. Major news outlets are rejecting demands from the Pentagon to sign pledges not to solicit information that has not been authorized for release by military officials. All the major TV outlets, npr, the New York Times and many others say that violates the point of independent journalism. NPR's David Folkenflick reports their journalists will have to turn in their credentials tomorrow.
David Folkenflick (1:52)
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth defended the requirement at the White House. So it's common sense stuff, Mr. President. We're trying to make sure national security is respected, and we're proud of the policy. Hegseth has already thrown out eight news organizations from their longtime Pentagon workspaces, including npr, and had officials he suspected of leaks submit to lie detector tests. Hegseth was previously a weekend morning host for Fox News. Fox is among the networks refusing to sign the pledge, joining others in saying, quote, the policy is without precedent and threatens core journalistic protections. David Folkenflick, NPR News.