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NPR | By A Martínez,

Steve Inskeep

Published May 15, 2025 at 4:18 AM EDT

A look at relations between Israel and Syria, U.S. Supreme Court to hear arguments over birthright citizenship, House Republicans continue budget negotiations despite tensions within party.

A Martínez

A Martínez is one of the hosts of Morning Edition and Up First. He came to NPR in 2021 and is based out of NPR West.

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Steve Inskeep

Steve Inskeep is a host of NPR's Morning Edition, as well as NPR's morning news podcast Up First.

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