NPR News: 05-16-2026 5AM EDT

Windsor Johnston· Host0:01

Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Windsor Johnston. President Trump has announced that US and Nigerian special forces conducted an operation that killed the second in command of ISIS. NPR's Joel Bright reports the commander was captured in Africa, where attacks by ISIS-affiliated groups have surged in recent years.

Joel Bright0:22

President Trump said in a social media post that Abu Bilal al-Munuki was eliminated by US and Nigerian forces after intelligence sources found him hiding in Africa. US officials have not disclosed specific details about the operation. Trump thanked Nigeria in his post for joining the US-led operation. This operation comes five months after US forces carried out airstrikes targeting ISIS targets in northwest Nigeria. Since then, Nigeria and the US have stepped up military cooperation, and more than two hundred US soldiers have been deployed to Nigeria to help train and support the Nigerian military in their fight against insurgents. Joel Bright, NPR News Lagos.

Windsor Johnston· Host1:04

The Long Island Railroad is on strike this morning after union workers and transit officials failed to reach a contract agreement ahead of a midnight deadline. The walkout is disrupting service for hundreds of thousands of commuters across the New York region. Both sides have moved closer in negotiations in recent days, but officials say they remain divided over healthcare costs and long-term contributions. MTA Chairman Janno Lieber