Morning news brief

NPR | By Leila Fadel,

Michel Martin

Published August 22, 2025 at 4:48 AM EDT

DOJ to give first batch of Jeffrey Epstein files to House Oversight Committee, California puts redistricting plan on November ballot to counter Texas, U.S. retailers raise prices on some items.

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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