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Republican Gov. Kevin Stitt leads Oklahoma, a state that gave Trump 66% of its vote in 2024. Stitt has publicly diverged from the president multiple times this year. Most elected Republicans avoid direct criticism of the president, voting for his policies even when they may disagree with them. Stitt has made his disagreements clear, notably challenging Trump’s determination to remove everyone without legal status from the U.S. For his part, Trump has described Stitt as a “wiseguy” on social media, among other things. On the sidelines of the National Governors Association meeting in Washington, D.C., Stitt discussed his vision for the Republican party’s post-Trump future and more with Morning Edition host Steve Inskeep.
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| Much like the growing number of war-wounded amputees, Sgt. Mykhailo "Misha" Varvarych, a Ukrainian 80th Airborne Assault Brigade commander, navigates an altered reality after he lost his legs during Russia’s full-scale invasion. In January 2023, Varvarych and his partner, Iryna "Ira" Botvynska, traveled to Orlando, Fla., to visit Revived Soldiers Ukraine, a nonprofit organization that supports Ukrainian soldiers. There, they received rehabilitation and state-of-the-art prosthetics. Together, Varvarych and Botvynska’s romance showcases a life marked by the changes of these years, from prosthetic fittings to a marriage proposal. Their decision to live with joy and hope has become a weapon against war. These photos capture how Varvarych has tackled life head-on. |
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