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Niger has been a key U.S. ally in West Africa in the fight against growing threats from Islamist extremist groups. But a military coup last July soured that relationship. Now, the U.S. says it will withdraw from the country by mid-September.

In a place with a long history of hate, a rebel Republican bloc mobilizes against far-right extremism within the local party.

Popular rapper Young Thug is on trial in Atlanta on racketeering charges, along with other members of his rap group, YSL. Today on “Post Reports,” why the trial will soon be the longest in state history and how his lyrics are being used against him.

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi died in a helicopter crash on Sunday, along with other top officials. Today on “Post Reports,” the reactions to his death from within Iran and worldwide – and what it will mean for the country’s leadership.

Martine Powers chats with Aaron Blake, author of the Post newsletter The Campaign Moment, and national political reporter Michael Scherer. They delve into the most important political moments of this past week. Listen for these conversations most Fridays during the 2024 campaign.

Today, what’s really happening with inflation in the United States. And what the public perception of the economy could mean for the 2024 presidential election.