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 NPR's Up First is the news you need to start your day. The three biggest stories of the day, with reporting and analysis from NPR News — in 10 minutes. Available weekdays at 6:30 a.m. ET, with hosts Leila Fadel, Steve Inskeep, Michel Martin and A Martinez. Also available on Saturdays at 9 a.m. ET, with Ayesha Rascoe and Scott Simon. On Sundays, hear a longer exploration behind the headlines with Ayesha Rascoe on "The Sunday Story," available by 8 a.m. ET. Subscribe and listen, then support your local NPR station at donate.npr.org.

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  • Gov. Wes Moore on Iran, pardon power, and his future | NPR's Newsmakers

    Gov. Wes Moore on Iran, pardon power, and his future | NPR's Newsmakers
    Mar 27 2026
    In this special episode of Up First, we're sharing the premiere of NPR's newest podcast, Newsmakers, featuring Maryland Gov. Wes Moore.

    Moore has turned aside speculation that he might seek the presidency in 2028. He is seeking re-election to his current job in 2026.

    But in this interview with Steve Inskeep, Moore says he's put a lot of thought into the challenge that President Trump’s successor would face upon taking office on January 20, 2029.

    At 47, Moore is regarded among Democrats as a rising star. The governor and First Lady Dawn Moore have drawn comparisons to the Obamas. He’s a decorated combat veteran, anti-poverty fighter and charismatic public speaker who was elected governor in 2022 in his first ever campaign.

    NPR's Newsmakers is where you'll find NPR's biggest interviews. Follow the show wherever you listen to podcasts or subscribe and watch on NPR’s YouTube channel.

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    36 mins
  • Trump Cabinet, DHS Funding, CPAC, Trump and Iran

    Trump Cabinet, DHS Funding, CPAC, Trump and Iran
    Mar 27 2026
    The Senate reaches an agreement to open most of the Department of Homeland Security. Trump sets a deadline for Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz, then extends it twice. GOP faithful gather for CPAC conference over mixed approval of the Iran war.

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    Today’s episode of Up First was edited by Rebekah Metzler, Kelsey Snell, Jason Breslow, Alice Woelfle, and Taylor Haney.

    It was produced by Ziad Buchh, Nia Dumas, and Chris Thomas.

    Our technical director is Carleigh Strange, and we get engineering support from Zo van Ginhoven.

    And our Executive Producer is Jay Shaylor.

    (0:00) Introduction
    (02:20) Trump Cabinet
    (06:22) DHS Funding
    (10:18) CPAC, Trump and Iran

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    14 mins
  • Iran Rejects US Peace Proposal, Troop Deployment, Social Media Trial

    Iran Rejects US Peace Proposal, Troop Deployment, Social Media Trial
    Mar 26 2026
    Iran rejects a U.S. proposal to end the war and offers a different peace plan. Thousands more U.S. troops are deployed to the Middle East as President Trump considers seizing Iranian oil infrastructure. An unprecedented verdict against Meta and Google finds the tech giants responsible for mental health issues like anxiety and depression.

    Want more analysis of the most important news of the day, plus a little fun? Subscribe to the Up First newsletter.

    Today’s episode of Up First was edited by Gerry Holmes, Tara Neill, Brett Neely, Alice Woelfle, and HJ Mai.

    It was produced by Ziad Buchh, Nia Dumas, and Chris Thomas.

    We get engineering support from Neisha Heinis. Our technical director is Carleigh Strange, and our deputy Executive Producer is Kelley Dickens.


    (0:00) Introduction
    (01:58) Iran Rejects US Peace Proposal
    (05:47) Troop Deployment
    (09:30) Social Media Trial

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    13 mins
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