Morning news brief

NPR | By Leila Fadel,

Michel Martin

Published February 20, 2026 at 5:03 AM EST

A second U.S. aircraft carrier moved closer to the Middle East Thursday, President Trump's Board of Peace held its first meeting, former Prince Andrew released after spending day in police custody.

Leila Fadel

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

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Michel Martin

Michel Martin is a host of Morning Edition.

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