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Fill in the blank for the quiz: The Trump admin took aim at _____ this week

NPR | By Holly J. Morris

Published May 1, 2026 at 4:01 AM CDT

From left: A first lady, a first-place runner and a third King Charles.

This week, the federal government's been busy. There are paint jobs, fresh indictments, commemorative items and more. If you've been paying attention — good job!

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Holly J. Morris

Holly J. Morris works on NPR's Training team. She was an editor at The Washington Post Express, National Geographic and U.S. News and World Report, and a college teacher.