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NPR | By Steve Inskeep,

Leila Fadel

Published November 11, 2025 at 4:46 AM EST

The House will soon vote on a measure to reopen the government, a look at the shutdown's political fallout, nations confront stalled action to address climate change at COP30.

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Steve Inskeep is a host of NPR's Morning Edition and Up First.

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Leila Fadel is a host of Morning Edition, as well as NPR's morning news podcast Up First.

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