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Week in Politics: Defense Secretary Hegseth; gerrymandering; birthright citizenship

By Eyder Peralta,

Ron Elving

Published December 6, 2025 at 7:44 AM EST

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is under scrutiny over strikes in the Caribbean and Yemen, and the Supreme Court sided with Republicans in a case over gerrymandering in Texas.

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NPR's Eyder Peralta talks to sports reporter Michele Steele about the FIFA World Cup draw, the MLS Cup Final this afternoon, and a classic NFL rivalry matchup this weekend.
The aftermath of the assassination of Carlos Manzo, a former mayor in Mexico

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Carlos Manzo was the mayor of a city in Michoacan, Mexico. He launched a full-frontal assault on organized crime. Last month he was assassinated by a lone gunman, sparking protests across the country.
A look at Australia's upcoming social media ban for children under age 16

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NPR's Eyder Peralta speaks with Susan Sawyer of the University of Melbourne about Australia's new ban on social media for children under 16. It goes into effect next week.
Luis Moreno Ocampo, founding chief prosecutor of the ICC, examines war crimes

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NPR's Eyder Peralta talks to Luis Moreno Ocampo, former prosecutor at the International Criminal Court, about U.S. strikes against alleged drug boats in the Caribbean and Pacific.