Morning news brief

NPR | By Michel Martin,

Leila Fadel

Published May 1, 2025 at 4:36 AM EDT

U.S. economy shrinks as Trump's tariffs spark recession fears, Ukraine and U.S. sign minerals deal, hear the latest on tensions between India and Pakistan following militant attack last week.

Michel Martin

Michel Martin is a host of Morning Edition.

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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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