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NPR | By Leila Fadel

Published December 26, 2025 at 4:42 AM EST

Trump announces U.S. strikes against ISIS targets in Nigeria, a look back at Congress' tumultuous year, holiday spending is expected to be strong despite low consumer confidence.

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

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