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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 local NPR station at donate.npr.org. Support public media by joining NPR+ at plus.npr.org. You’ll get perks for over 25 NPR podcasts, including sponsor-free listening for Up First, NPR News Now, and more.

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Trump Receives Fallen Troops, Hegseth Grilled On The Hill, Arizona Primary ResultsTrump’s Delaware dignified transfer for U.S. troops killed by Iranian strikes; rising political fallout over the Iran war; Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s contentious Capitol Hill funding request;…22 Jul 2026 · 13 min · 7 chapters
Iran And Yemen's Houthis Blockade, Hegseth On Capitol Hill, Arizona Primary DayIran-U.S. war escalation and a potential Houthi blockade of the Bab al-Mandeb Strait; Senate questioning of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and a $350B Pentagon funding request; Arizona primary day…21 Jul 2026 · 13 min · 5 chapters
US-Iran War Escalates, Congress To-Do List, UK Has A New Prime MinisterThe episode covers three main stories: escalation in the US-Iran war, Congress’s short-term legislative agenda, and UK leadership change.20 Jul 2026 · 14 min · 9 chapters
Infertility doctor secretly fathered dozens of children: how strangers became familyDNA tests and consumer genealogy reveal that dozens of people were secretly conceived via donor sperm from Dr. Charles Charney, a Philadelphia male infertility specialist.19 Jul 2026 · 32 min · 13 chapters
Hunter Biden on addiction and 'the gift of being publicly shamed' | NPR's NewsmakersHunter Biden discusses his addiction and recovery journey, arguing addiction is genetic and trauma-linked, describing relapse mechanics, and emphasizing “the gift of being publicly shamed.” He also…18 Jul 2026 · 42 min · 17 chapters
ICE Shootings Update, Swift Observatory Rescue, World Cup Final PreviewUp First covers (1) investigations into two fatal ICE shootings in Texas and Maine, including questions about officers’ mental health, lack of body cameras, and whether traffic stops will continue;…18 Jul 2026 · 16 min · 5 chapters
Trump Rehashes Election Fraud Claims, Politics Of Trump's Speech, Texas FloodingTrump’s primetime speech on “election integrity” and the politics behind pushing election changes, plus Texas Hill Country flooding.17 Jul 2026 · 14 min · 3 chapters
Blanche Confirmation Hearing, Iran War And Midterm Politics, Clayton ODNI HearingThe episode covers three hearings and their political stakes: Todd Blanche’s DOJ confirmation, Trump’s notification that the U.S.16 Jul 2026 · 14 min · 4 chapters
Blanche Confirmation Hearing, US and Strait of Hormuz, ICE Vehicle StopsThe episode covers three stories: (1) Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche’s Senate confirmation hearing, where Democrats accuse him of weaponizing the Justice Department for President Trump and…15 Jul 2026 · 13 min · 5 chapters
Memorandum Of Misunderstanding, Fatal ICE Shooting, Paramount Merger SuitU.S.-Iran attacks over control of the Strait of Hormuz after a vague memorandum of understanding; a fatal ICE shooting in Maine; and a lawsuit by a dozen states to block Paramount’s merger with…14 Jul 2026 · 13 min · 6 chapters
US and Iran Trade Attacks Again, Sen. Lindsay Graham Dies, Congress ReturnsU.S.-Iran attacks around the Strait of Hormuz; Sen. Lindsey Graham’s death and its impact on Congress; Congress returns with tight Republican margins and a packed confirmation/legislative agenda.13 Jul 2026 · 12 min · 3 chapters
Should we worry about the end of the world?Whether humanity should worry about “the end of the world,” separating real existential risks from pop-culture doom.12 Jul 2026 · 19 min · 9 chapters
Election Betting on Prediction Markets, Special Education, Breastmilk StorageThe episode covers three news topics: (1) election betting on prediction markets, (2) special education oversight amid Department of Education changes, and (3) breastmilk storage guidance versus…11 Jul 2026 · 14 min · 6 chapters
Iran and US Pause Fighting Again, TPS Work Permits, July 4th Teen Death InvestigationThe episode covers three news items: a renewed pause in U.S.-Iran fighting after a two-day exchange of missile/drone strikes; the Trump administration’s Supreme Court win that would end Temporary…10 Jul 2026 · 14 min · 6 chapters
Trump's Whiplash Foreign Policy, Iran War Escalates, Graham Platner Drops OutTrump’s “whiplash” foreign policy—praise then harsh condemnation of Iran and warmer NATO rhetoric—while U.S.-Iran strikes escalate again and regional ceasefires (including Lebanon/Hezbollah) look…9 Jul 2026 · 12 min · 4 chapters
Iran Ceasefire Over, Platner Replacements Emerge, Olympic Committee Lifts Russia BanThe episode covers three major stories: (1) U.S.-Iran tensions: President Trump says the U.S.-Iran ceasefire is over after U.S.8 Jul 2026 · 13 min · 7 chapters
Platner Pressured To Drop Out, NATO Summit In Turkey, US Out Of World CupThis Up First episode covers three news items: (1) Maine Senate candidate Graham Plattner faces calls to drop out after allegations from a former girlfriend, Jenny Rassacot, that he raped her in…7 Jul 2026 · 14 min · 7 chapters
Holiday Weekend Politics, Iran Mourns Supreme Leader, US Vs Belgium World Cup DramaThe episode covers three holiday-weekend storylines: U.S. politics, the Iran-U.S. conflict, and World Cup controversy.6 Jul 2026 · 15 min · 8 chapters
The growing movement to secede from Illinois and become the 51st stateThe episode explores a modern secession movement in Illinois, “New Illinois,” arguing the Declaration of Independence is also a “breakup” document.5 Jul 2026 · 28 min · 12 chapters
July 4th Events Curtailed, The Week in Politics, A Funeral For Iran’s Supreme LeaderThe episode covers three threads: July 4th celebrations amid a ferocious heat wave and political/cultural division; “The Week in Politics,” including Supreme Court decisions, Trump’s finances, and…4 Jul 2026 · 15 min · 6 chapters
July 4th Heat Wave, Russian Strikes On Ukraine, Future Of Democratic PartyThe episode covers three areas: a July 4 heat wave disrupting U.S.3 Jul 2026 · 12 min · 6 chapters
Trump's Crypto Earnings, Democratic Socialists Rising, USA Advances In World CupThe episode covers three news items. First, NPR reports that President Trump and his family earned over $1 billion in 2025, largely from crypto: World Liberty Financial (over $500M) and Trump-branded…2 Jul 2026 · 13 min · 6 chapters
SCOTUS Upholds Birthright Citizenship, Colorado Primary Results, World Cup Heats UpSupreme Court birthright citizenship ruling; Colorado Democratic primary upsets; World Cup knockout matches amid extreme heat.1 Jul 2026 · 13 min · 6 chapters
Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship, issues final rulings of its termThe Supreme Court’s final term rulings, including upholding birthright citizenship, expanding party coordination in campaign finance, and allowing states to ban transgender girls from school sports.30 Jun 2026 · 20 min · 12 chapters