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New York Governor Kathy Hochul, at left, has signaled she may use her authority to force New York City Mayor Eric Adams, a fellow Democrat, from office.  Hochul said she plans to meet with "key leaders" on Tuesday before reaching a decision about what she described as "troubling" conduct.

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NYC mayor could be removed from office. And, concerns over peace talks for Ukraine

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul signaled she may use her authority to remove New York City Mayor Eric Adams from office. And, high-stakes negotiations to end the war in Ukraine begin today.

February 18, 2025
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President Donald Trump signs an executive order withholding federal funding from schools and universities that impose a COVID-19 vaccine mandate in the Oval Office on Feb. 14, 2025. Many of Trump's executive actions are facing legal challenges in the courts.

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A look at Trump's first month in office. And, how to beat parental burnout

Trump was sworn into his second term four weeks ago. Here's a look at what he's done since then. And, Marco Rubio takes his first trip to the Middle East as secretary of state.

February 17, 2025
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  • Brittney Melton
Members of the U.S. Marine Corps patrol the U.S.-Mexico border area as seen from San Diego on Feb. 7.

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New poll shows more support for immigration restrictions. And, this week in DOGE

Despite divisions over Trump's immigration crackdowns, Americans show growing support for immigration restrictions. And, several top federal prosecutors resign over pressure to drop Eric Adams' corruption case.

February 14, 2025
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  • Suzanne Nuyen
President Donald Trump's nominee to be Secretary of Education Linda McMahon arrives to meet with Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) in the Russell Senate Office Building on Dec. 9, 2024.

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Linda McMahon faces confirmation hearing. And, Trump, Putin agree to meet

What to know about Trump's pick for education secretary, Linda McMahon, who faces her confirmation hearing today. And, Trump agrees to meet with Putin to kick off talks to end the war in Ukraine.

February 13, 2025
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  • Suzanne Nuyen
The General Services Administration is bracing for deep cuts under the new Trump administration.

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GSA staff faces massive cuts. And, could NASA launch a Mars mission?

The General Services Administration plans to cut its budget in half and ramp up monitoring of staff. And, Elon Musk could help propel a NASA Mars program — or delay it for another generation.

February 12, 2025
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  • Suzanne Nuyen
Jordan's King Abdullah II (L) speaks to U.S. President Donald Trump before a meeting in the Oval Office of the White House June 25, 2018 in Washington, DC.

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Trump and Jordan's king meet on Gaza's future. And, U.S. math and reading scores

Trump and Jordan's King Abdullah will meet to discuss Gaza's future. And, a deep dive into U.S. reading and math scores — and what schools can do about them.

February 11, 2025
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  • Suzanne Nuyen
President Trump sits for an interview with Fox News Channel's Bret Baier at the Mar-a-Lago Club in Palm Beach, Fla.

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Breaking down Trump's pre-Super Bowl interview. And, highlights from the big game

President Trump became the first sitting president to attend a Super Bowl last night, and fans had mixed reactions. Plus, highlights from the big game and the best (and worst) Super Bowl commercials.

February 10, 2025
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  • Brittney Melton
Cinderella's Castle at Walt Disney World Resort on March 3, 2022, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla.

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Disney, GM and others scrub DEI language, NPR finds. And, unusual virus trends

Several large U.S. companies deleted some or all DEI references from their most recent annual reports to investors, an NPR analysis finds. And, unusual trends are driving winter respiratory viruses.

February 07, 2025
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  • Brittney Melton
A woman waves a Pan-African flag next to the Washington Memorial in Washington, D.C.

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Today's local history makers: We want to hear who is making Black history near you

It's Black History Month and the Up First newsletter wants to highlight local history makers. Do you know anyone who has made a difference and should be celebrated this month? If so, we want to hear.

February 06, 2025
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  • Brittney Melton
People protest during a rally against Elon Musk, seen as the architect of the "Fork in the Road" offer to federal employees, outside the Treasury Department in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday.

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Federal resignation deadline looms. And, the implications of a USAID shutdown

It's decision day for millions of federal employees who find themselves at a "fork in the road." And, the Trump administration's plans to shut down USAID could have devastating consequences worldwide.

February 06, 2025
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  • Brittney Melton
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and U.S. President Donald Trump speak during a joint press conference in the East Room of the White House on Feb. 4. Netanyahu is the first foreign leader to visit Trump since he returned to the White House last month.

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Trump's proposal for the Gaza Strip. And, what corporations got wrong about DEI

President Trump announced that he wants the U.S. to take over the Gaza Strip. And, some DEI experts say Trump's attacks on diversity-in-business programs may be the wakeup call big companies need.

February 05, 2025
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  • Brittney Melton
The flags of Mexico, Canada and the United States are shown near the Ambassador Bridge, Monday, Feb. 3, 2025, in Detroit.

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Where Trump's tariffs stand. And, the Education Department may see big cuts

Where President Trump's tariffs stand with Mexico, Canada and China. And, the Education Department may see big cuts to staff and programs.

February 04, 2025
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  • Brittney Melton
A USAID officer watches as a US military C-17 cargo plane taxis to a stop at Kathmandu's international airport on May 3, 2015.  International aid continues to pour into Nepal to help victims of a massive earthquake on April 25 killed at least 7,200 people and devastated vast swathes of one of Asia's poorest countries.

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Changes Trump wants for the Panama Canal. And, the list of Grammy Award winners

The Trump administration has warned Panamanian leaders that urgent action is required to limit China's influence on the Panama Canal. And, the full list of winners from last night's Grammy Awards.

February 03, 2025
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  • Brittney Melton
In this image provided by the U.S. Coast Guard, wreckage is seen in the Potomac River near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025 in Washington.

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Investigation into the fatal plane-helicopter crash. And, future of nuclear testing

The next steps in the fatal midair plane and helicopter crash investigation. And, why nuclear testing could ramp up in the U.S., as well as a look inside the secret lab where weapons testing happens.

January 31, 2025
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  • Brittney Melton
Emergency response units assess airplane wreckage in the Potomac River near Ronald Reagan Washington Airport on January 30, 2025 in Arlington, Virginia. An American Airlines flight from Wichita, Kansas collided with a helicopter while approaching Ronald Reagan National Airport.

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Plane, Black Hawk helicopter collide near D.C. And, Trump's plans for Guantánamo

An American Airlines plane and a Black Hawk helicopter collided near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport last night. And, President Trump plans to use Guantánamo as a waystation for deportees.

January 30, 2025
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