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NPR | By Michel Martin,

Leila Fadel

Published March 4, 2025 at 4:21 AM EST

President Trump pauses Ukraine military aid, President Trump to address to a joint session of Congress Tuesday night, Trump administration imposes tariffs on goods from Canada and Mexico.

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Michel Martin is a host of Morning Edition.

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Leila Fadel

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