Morning news brief

NPR | By Michel Martin,

Leila Fadel

Published February 13, 2025 at 4:27 AM EST

President Trump and Indian Prime Minister Modi to meet, Trump make separate calls to Putin and Zelenskyy to start peace talks, Linda McMahon faces confirmation hearing to lead Education Department.

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