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We look at the Supreme Court order temporarily blocking the deportations more Venezuelans under the Alien Enemies Act, as well as President Trump's push to remove the chair of the Federal Reserve.

Iranian and U.S. officials continue indirect talks aimed at keeping Iran from developing nuclear weapons. The talks come amid reports that Trump told Israel to hold off on attacking Iranian facilities ...

Some big names in music have special album releases tied to today, Record Store Day. We highlight a few - and take a listen.

All right. Masters weekend at Augusta, college hockey - the Frozen Four down to two - and the WNBA draft. Michele Steele of ESPN joins us. Michele, thanks for being with us. MICHELE STEELE: Sure.

NPR's Adrian Florido was in the court yesterday. Adrian, thanks for being with us. ADRIAN FLORIDO, BYLINE: Thank you, Scott. SIMON: What did the judge say? FLORIDO: Well, he said that - excuse me ...