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NPR | By Michel Martin,

A Martínez

Published September 4, 2025 at 4:54 AM EDT

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to testify in Senate hearing, Trump's latest pick for Fed board faces confirmation hearing, judge rules Trump administration illegally froze Harvard funds.

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Michel Martin is a host of Morning Edition.

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A Martínez is one of the hosts of Morning Edition and Up First.

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