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Soul singer Lalah Hathaway is back on the scene with a new album, Self Portrait. The daughter of the late R&B legend Donny Hathaway talks about her music, her legacy and why this album challenged her in very different ways.

Republicans digest a Friday apology from Sen. Trent Lott (R-MS) over remarks that seemed to endorse America's segregated past. Lott has declined to step down from his post as Senate Republican leader. Republicans must decide if he can remain effective. Hear from NPR's Jacki Lyden and NPR's Juan Williams.

On a visit to Iraq, President Trump contended that the U.S. shouldn't be the policeman of the world. Mary Louise Kelly talks to John R. Allen, former commander of U.S. and NATO forces in Afghanistan.

But Senate President Matt Huffman said he's open to the idea of requiring a 60% supermajority of voters to pass citizen-initiated constitutional amendments in Ohio.

U.S. Rep. Mike Turner (R-Dayton) is running for re-election during the 2026 midterms.

At this point, Biden leads nationally and in enough key swing states to reach 270 electoral votes. Still, Trump remains within striking distance in several important places.

Laura Smitherman is Deputy National Editor for NPR News. She oversees breaking news and enterprise reporting from the eastern half of the United States, and she is the lead editor on immigration coverage. The National Desk covers the biggest issues facing the nation in collaboration with member stations around the country. Our reporters cover a range of beats, including national security, climate, race and identity, gender, criminal justice, state government and addiction.

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Tom Bowman is a NPR National Desk reporter covering the Pentagon.

Three Republicans are suing House Speaker Jason Stephens (R-Kitts Hill) over the administration of campaign funds, as the lingering dispute over who leads the Ohio House GOP caucus goes on.