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Up First from NPR
NPR's Up First is the news you need to start your day. The three biggest stories of the day, with reporting and analysis from NPR News — in 10 minutes. Available weekdays at 6:30 a.m. ET, with hosts Leila Fadel, Steve Inskeep, Michel Martin and A Martinez. Also available on Saturdays at 9 a.m. ET, with Ayesha Rascoe and Scott Simon. On Sundays, hear a longer exploration behind the headlines with Ayesha Rascoe on "The Sunday Story," available by 8 a.m. ET. Subscribe and listen, then support your…
Episodes
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Russia Rejects Peace Proposal, Hegseth Defends Boat Strikes, Tennessee House Election
A five-hour meeting between Vladimir Putin and U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff ends without a breakthrough, as the Kremlin rejects key parts of the updated Ukraine…
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Hegseth Boat Strikes, Witkoff To Moscow, National Guard Shooting Suspect
A U.S. official contradicts the White House account of who ordered the deadly boat strike in the Caribbean, while President Trump considers his next moves with…
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National Guard Shooting & Immigration, Venezuela Latest, Ukraine Negotiations
The White House is moving swiftly to tighten legal immigration reviews after two National Guard members were shot in Washington, D.C. last week, escalating…
Up First from NPRYour Next Great Listen
Are you searching for your next favorite podcast? With an endless queue of options, it can be hard to choose. That’s where Lauren Gonzalez, co-writer of the…
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Airbus A-320 Inspections, Afghan Asylum Seekers in Limbo, Real Video or AI Generated?
A JetBlue plane plunged uncontrollably last month prompting the parent company to issue an order to inspect all Airbus A-320 jets. It’s bad timing for holiday…
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Trump Suspends Immigration After Guard Attack, Holiday Economy, Retail Spending
One of the two National Guard members allegedly shot by an Afghan man in Washington, D.C. has died. In response, President Trump says he wants to permanently…
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Targeted Attack On National Guard, Trump Case Dismissed, Russia Awaits Peace Terms
Two national guard members are in critical condition after being shot near the White House. President Trump says the suspect came to the U.S. from Afghanistan…
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Ukraine Peace Negotiations, Trump's Ukraine Motivations, Holiday Travel
Leaked transcripts of a call between U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff and an advisor of Russian President Vladimir Putin detail how President Trump’s 28-point…
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One-on-one with Utah Governor Spencer Cox
After the right-wing activist Charlie Kirk was assassinated, Utah Governor Spencer Cox called for civility. Steve Inskeep spoke to him at a meeting of the…
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Comey and James Indictments Dismissed, New Ukraine Peace Plan, Pressure On Venezuela
A federal judge dismissed the indictments President Trump ordered up against former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James. The…
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Updated Ukraine Peace Plan, MAGA Fractures, Fragile Gaza Ceasefire
The U.S. and Ukraine have updated President Trump’s 28-point peace proposal. They acted after widespread criticism of the original plan that appeared to…
Up First from NPRHigher Education’s AI Problem
Across the country, colleges and universities are struggling to figure out how to incorporate AI into the classroom. ChatGPT debuted almost exactly three years…
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Parsing the Peace Deal, MAGA Star Quits, Obesity Pills, (Bonus!) Books We Love
Russia's long-standing requests are predominant in a peace deal for Ukraine brokered by American and Russian envoys. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Green, R-Ga., says…
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CDC Links Vaccines and Autism, Trump's Ukraine Peace Plan, Mamdani Meets Trump
The CDC quietly rewrites its vaccine guidance online to suggest shots might cause autism, raising new questions about political influence over public health…
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Comey Prosecution Troubles, New Findings In Epstein Documents, Nvidia & A.I. Bubble
Former FBI director James Comey’s prosecution hits a major snag after prosecutors admit the grand jury never reviewed his full indictment, raising questions…
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Trump Defends Saudi Prince, Epstein Bill Passes, Trump Low Approval Rating
President Trump defends Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman during a White House visit, even as the two leaders unveil sweeping military, nuclear, and…
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House Votes On Epstein Files, MAGA Coalition Cracks, Saudi Leader Visits White House
The House votes today on whether to force the release of long-awaited Epstein files, a move pushed by a bipartisan coalition despite President Trump’s earlier…
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Trump's Epstein Reversal, US Military Pressure On Venezuela, Charlotte Border Patrol
President Trump suddenly reverses course on the Epstein files, urging Republicans to support a House vote on Tuesday that he was previously trying to block. In…
Up First from NPRWhat is a ceasefire?
President Trump says his Gaza peace plan will end the war between Israel and Hamas and launch a new era of peace in the Middle East. But a month into the…
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Congressional To-Do List, Trump V. BBC, Ukraine Update
Congress returns to further negotiations on health care subsidies and an earlier-than-expected vote on the Epstein files. President Trump is threatening to sue…
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Epstein Files Fallout, Charlotte Immigration Patrols, Economic Impact Of Shutdown
The White House is calling the recent trove of Epstein documents a "distraction" as both Democratic and Republican lawmakers call for the full release of the…
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Epstein Documents Dump, Government Reopens, Affordable Care Act Limbo
Newly released emails from Jeffrey Epstein’s files include messages linking President Trump to the disgraced financier, as Congress prepares to vote on a bill…
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House Shutdown Vote, Aviation Challenges, USS Ford Heads to the Caribbean
House Republicans say they have the votes to end the longest government shutdown in U.S. history, a vote today could send the bill to President Trump’s desk by…
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House Votes on Funding Bill, Shutdown Deal Dissent, COP30 Global Emissions
The House returns to vote on a bipartisan bill that could end the longest government shutdown in U.S. history and send thousands of federal workers back to…
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Senate Shutdown Breakthrough, SNAP Legal Battle, COP30 Climate Summit Starts
Senate Democrats break ranks to join Republicans in backing a deal to reopen the government after 41 days, a move that could finally end the longest shutdown…
Up First from NPRCarlson’s War: Part 1
What does it mean to live through war? And can someone who’s experienced war ever get over it? These are questions NPR’s Quil Lawrence has been asking himself…
Up First from NPRCarlson’s War: Part 2
Part 2: In part two of Carlson’s War, we find Dave Carlson locked up in prison while tormented by PTSD from his time serving in Iraq. Alone and in pain…
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Who's Been Paying Tariffs, DHS Surveillance Tools, Israel Holds Florida Teen
U.S. consumers have not borne the full brunt of President Trump's tariffs but that may change if they are held up, all or in part, by the Supreme Court. The…
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FAA Cuts Flights, SNAP Ruling, Trump Focused Abroad
The FAA directs airlines to cut flights by ten percent as the government shutdown strains the nation’s air traffic system. A federal judge orders the Trump…
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State Of The Shutdown, SCOTUS Tariff Arguments, Chicago ICE Ruling
President Trump calls on Senate Republicans to end the government shutdown by scrapping the filibuster, even as he admits the standoff hurt the party in this…
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VA NJ Governor Races, Mamdani Elected NYC Mayor, California Redistricting
Democrats won two governor's races in Virginia and New Jersey, victories they call a rejection of President Trump’s policies and a sign that economic issues…
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Four Big Races To Watch, Partial SNAP Funding, Sudan Famine, Dick Cheney Dies at 84
Voters in New York, Virginia and New Jersey choose new leaders today, and a redistricting vote in California could reshape the balance of power in Congress…
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Trump's Shutdown Travel, SNAP Benefits Gap, NYC Mayoral Race
President Trump returns to Washington D.C. after a week of international travel and a weekend at his resort in Florida while the government shutdown enters its…
Up First from NPRHow Smaller Families are Changing the World
Across the globe, there is a shift in the size of families as birthrates decline. Communities, schools, and workforces are all shrinking at an alarming rate…
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SNAP decision, Open Enrollment, Electricity Prices Increase
Two judges rule that it’s unlawful for President Trump to suspend SNAP food benefits. With higher premiums and a government shutdown, open enrollment for…
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Democrats' Shutdown Pressure, SNAP Deadline, Nuclear Testing
Democrats are facing growing pressure to end the government shutdown as millions brace to lose food aid and health care costs surge. A federal judge weighs…
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Trump-Xi Meeting, Head Start Funding, Surgeon General Nominee
President Trump met with China’s President Xi Jinping in South Korea, where the two leaders agree to ease trade tensions after months of tariff wars and…
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Hurricane Melissa Aftermath, Israel Strikes Gaza Again, Air-Traffic Controllers
Hurricane Melissa devastates Jamaica, leaving neighborhoods underwater and hundreds of thousands without power as it moves toward Cuba. President Trump…
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SNAP Benefits Shutdown, Trump In Japan, Hurricane Melissa
More than 40 million Americans will soon be without federal food assistance because SNAP benefits are set to expire on November 1 as the government shutdown…
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Trump In Asia, U.S. Military In Caribbean, Shutdown Week 4
President Trump’s Asia trip kicks off with peace deal between Cambodia and Thailand and a trade framework with China, before meeting with President Xi Jinping…
Up First from NPRKiwi vs. Predator
In New Zealand, a nationwide extermination campaign is underway. It's one of the most ambitious in the world. The country is home to more than four thousand…
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House Members During Shutdown; Trump Visits Asia; US Military Buildup in Caribbean
Some members of the House of Representatives are using down time during the shutdown to connect from their constituents back home - we'll tell you what they're…
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Missed Paychecks, NBA Gambling Scandal, Russia Reacts
More than a million federal workers are missing their first full paycheck as the shutdown stretches into week four, with pressure building on Washington to end…
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Ukraine-EU Meeting, National Guard Deployment Cases, Pentagon Press Corps
European leaders meet with Ukraine’s president with billions in frozen Russian assets on the table as the European Union and United States impose new sanctions…
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VP Vance In Israel, Shutdown Politics, White House Under Construction
Vice President JD Vance says he’s optimistic about the fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hamas as the U.S. pushes for the next phase of the deal. It’s week…
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Shutdown Economics, U.S.- Colombia Tensions, Louvre Heist Fallout
The economic cost of the government shutdown is mounting, as workers miss paychecks and contracts stall. President Trump’s feud with Colombia is deepening…
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Airstrikes On Gaza, Shutdown Pressure Points, Venezuela Boat Strikes
Israel says the ceasefire is back on after it launched strikes on Gaza in response to clashes over the weekend that threaten to unravel a fragile deal. It's…
Up First from NPRA Tiny Plot to Call Home
Homeless encampments are a part of the landscape in many U.S. cities. In Oakland, California, one of the longest-standing and most well-known encampments was…
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"No Kings" Protests; Aid Slow for Gaza; U.S. - China Trade War Heats Up
Thousands of "No Kings" rallies are planned across the U.S. today, protesting the Trump administration's policies. Plus, over a week in the Hamas-Israel…
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Bolton Indicted, Trump and Zelenskyy Meeting, Rebuilding Gaza
John Bolton is indicted on 18 counts for allegedly mishandling classified information dating back to his time as national security advisor during President…
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Venezuela Escalation, Shutdown Layoffs Paused, Military Pay
President Trump escalates pressure on Venezuela, authorizing covert CIA operations and striking suspected drug boats. A federal judge pauses the Trump…
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Gaza Ceasefire Tested, Shutdown Stalemate, SCOTUS Voting Rights
Hamas hands over more bodies of deceased hostages as tensions rise in Gaza over the next phase of the ceasefire deal. The government shutdown stretches into…
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What's Next For Gaza?, Trump Return From Middle East Trip, ICE Tactics
A fragile ceasefire is holding in Gaza as Hamas fighters return to the streets and freed detainees cross back into the strip. President Trump returns from a…
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Hostages Released, Trump In The Middle East, Shutdown Layoffs
Phase one of the Gaza ceasefire is underway as Hamas releases Israeli hostages and thousands of Palestinians held by Israel are being reunited with their…
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ICE Under Trump
President Trump campaigned on a promise of mass deportations. Since he took office in January, agents from Immigration and Customs Enforcement, also known as…
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Nobel Laureate Maria Corina Machado on Regime Change in Venezuela
From hiding, Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado reacts to her Nobel Peace Prize, announced Friday, and tells NPR's Ayesha Rascoe why she…
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Israel, Hamas Peace Deal Latest; Federal Worker Layoffs; Health Care Subsidies
The peace deal between Israel and Hamas is entering its second day - we'll have the latest on how things are going on the ground. Also, As the shutdown rolls…
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Gaza Ceasefire, Trump's Middle East Peace Plan, Letitia James Indicted
A fragile ceasefire deal is being put to the test as Israeli troops begin pulling back in Gaza. President Trump prepares to travel to the Middle East as the…
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Gaza Ceasefire Reached, Shutdown Day 9, Chicago National Guard
President Trump says Israel and Hamas have agreed to the first phase of a 20 point peace deal. More than a week into the government shutdown, the parties are…
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Shutdown Politics, Air Traffic Control Issues, Comey Arraignment
The government shutdown enters its second week with no negotiations underway, as President Trump threatens permanent layoffs. The impact of the shutdown is…