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 5:01 AM EDT

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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