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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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How America is shaping the World CupThis Sunday Story episode is a World Cup primer on how the U.S. is shaping the tournament.7 Jun 2026 · 22 min · 13 chapters
Supreme Court, California Elections, The Missing in MexicoThree-part episode. 1) Supreme Court term: birthright citizenship under the 14th Amendment; whether courts can review DHS decisions to revoke Temporary Protected Status (Haiti/Syria); and cases about…6 Jun 2026 · 20 min · 4 chapters
Immigration Bill Passes, Trump's Grip On Republicans, John Bolton To Plead GuiltyThe Senate passed an immigration enforcement funding bill after 18 hours of voting, with only one Republican opposing.5 Jun 2026 · 13 min · 4 chapters
Trump's Party Problems, Trump & Netanyahu Tension, Russia Economic ForumThe episode covers three stories: US congressional conflict over war powers and immigration funding; Israel–Lebanon ceasefire talks amid Iran-linked tensions; and Russia’s St.4 Jun 2026 · 13 min · 4 chapters
Primary Results, DOJ Scraps Anti-Weaponization Fund, Trump Appoints Acting DNIThe episode covers three news items: (1) midterm primary results in Iowa, Montana, California, and South Dakota, highlighting which candidates advanced and what it signals for November races; (2)…3 Jun 2026 · 13 min · 6 chapters
DOJ Pauses Anti-Weaponization Fund, Iran Deal Complications, California PrimaryDOJ pauses Trump’s $1.8B Anti-Weaponization Fund after a court order; Iran-Israel tensions complicate U.S.-Iran nuclear talks; primary day in six states (including California) with redistricting and…2 Jun 2026 · 13 min · 3 chapters
Can Graham Platner survive another controversy? | NPR’s NewsmakersNPR’s Newsmakers profiles Maine Democratic presumptive Senate nominee Graham Plattner amid escalating controversy and asks whether his “anti-establishment/working-class” message can overcome…1 Jun 2026 · 48 min · 20 chapters
Israel Pushes Deeper Into Lebanon, Immigration Bill Stalled, Anti-Weaponization FundThe episode covers three news threads: Israel’s deeper military push into Lebanon amid Iran-linked ceasefire talks; a stalled U.S.1 Jun 2026 · 13 min · 6 chapters
How 5 minutes of movement can change your lifeThe biological health costs of sitting and screen time, and a low-effort “movement breaks” challenge to reclaim well-being.31 May 2026 · 24 min · 9 chapters
Shangri-La Dialogue, Trump's Slush Fund, Gas PricesThe episode covers three main stories: the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, Trump administration legal/political developments, and high U.S. gas prices.30 May 2026 · 15 min · 4 chapters
Israel Ramps Up Attacks Amid Iran Talks, E. Jean Carroll Investigation, CBS OverhaulThe episode covers three news items. First, Israel’s expanded invasion of Lebanon is complicating U.S.-Iran diplomacy: Iran says any deal must include Lebanon, and Israel’s intensified attacks…29 May 2026 · 13 min · 7 chapters
Iran Talks And Strikes, Senate Opportunities For Democrats, Ebola Outbreak EpicenterUp First covers three headlines: (1) Iran-U.S.-Israel fighting despite peace talks. The U.S.28 May 2026 · 13 min · 5 chapters
Texas Primary Results, South Carolina Rejects Redistricting, Iran Deal WhiplashTexas GOP primary upset (John Cornyn loses to Ken Paxton); South Carolina rejects Trump-backed congressional redistricting; repeated “Iran deal is almost done” messaging followed by renewed military…27 May 2026 · 13 min · 4 chapters
US Hits Iran Amid Talks, Russia-Ukraine War Intensifies, Texas Primary RunoffUp First covers three main stories: (1) U.S.-Iran tensions amid talks: the U.S.26 May 2026 · 13 min · 4 chapters
US-Iran Negotiations, Middle East Reacts To Possible Deal, DRC Ebola Outbreak SpreadsThe episode covers two major developments: a U.S.-Iran “preliminary” negotiation effort and the worsening Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo.25 May 2026 · 14 min · 5 chapters
Trump is rolling back climate solutions. What can cities and states do?The episode argues that while the Trump administration is rolling back U.S.24 May 2026 · 20 min · 5 chapters
Cuba Pressure, Abrego Garcia Charges, Cooling CostsU.S.-Cuba tensions and pressure on Havana; a Tennessee judge dismisses criminal charges against Salvadoran immigrant Kilmer Abrego-Garcia; rising summer electricity costs and affordability.23 May 2026 · 15 min · 5 chapters
GOP Pushback On Trump, DNC 2024 Election Autopsy Report, Trump's Interest In CubaThe episode covers three main stories: GOP resistance to President Trump’s agenda, Democrats’ delayed 2024 election “autopsy” report, and Trump hinting at military action in Cuba.22 May 2026 · 13 min · 3 chapters
Trump Warns GOP Over Ballroom Funding, Trump Gives Iran More Time, Castro ChargedThe episode covers three major stories: (1) Trump’s fight with Republicans over a congressional funding package for immigration enforcement, and his anger that some GOP lawmakers oppose adding money…21 May 2026 · 13 min · 4 chapters
Massie Ousted, Trump, Vance and Iran, San Diego Mosque Shooting InvestigationThe episode covers three main stories: (1) President Trump’s continued influence in Republican primaries, focusing on Kentucky Rep.20 May 2026 · 15 min · 8 chapters
San Diego Mosque Shooting, Primaries Test Trump Influence, Trump IRS SuitThe episode covers three news items: (1) San Diego mosque shooting: Police investigate an attack at the Islamic Center of San Diego, the county’s largest mosque and a school.19 May 2026 · 14 min · 4 chapters
Dana White on Trump, men and UFC at the White House | NPR's NewsmakersDana White, UFC president and Trump supporter, discusses the June 14 UFC event at the White House, UFC’s growth from stigma to mainstream, immigration and “underdog” fighter stories, Trump’s appeal,…18 May 2026 · 25 min · 13 chapters
Cassidy Loses Louisiana Primary, Ebola Outbreak, Musk Sues Altman Over OpenAIThe episode covers three news items: (1) Louisiana’s Republican primary defeat of two-term Sen. Bill Cassidy, a GOP senator who voted to convict President Trump after Jan.18 May 2026 · 13 min · 5 chapters
The human cost of building the Dubai of AfricaLagos, Nigeria’s rapid “Dubai of Africa” style development, and the human cost of luxury real-estate projects that displace waterfront communities.17 May 2026 · 29 min · 13 chapters