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Morning news brief

NPR | By A Martínez,
Leila Fadel
Published March 19, 2025 at 4:28 AM EDT

Federal judge says USAID shutdown likely violated the Constitution, Ukraine reacts to Trump and Putin phone call on ceasefire deal, Gaza ceasefire ends as Israel launches airstrikes on the territory.

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A Martínez
A Martínez is one of the hosts of Morning Edition and Up First.
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Leila Fadel
Leila Fadel is a host of Morning Edition, as well as NPR's morning news podcast Up First.
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