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NPR | By Michel Martin,

Leila Fadel

Published April 21, 2026 at 4:45 AM EDT

As U.S.-Iran ceasefire comes to an end, talks to extend the agreement remain unclear, Trump's labor secretary resigns, Fed chair nominee goes before a Senate committee.

Michel Martin

Michel Martin is a host of Morning Edition.

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Leila Fadel

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