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NPR | By A Martínez,

Steve Inskeep

Published November 12, 2025 at 4:43 AM EST

The House prepares for a vote to reopen the government, airlines warn delays could persist even after the shutdown ends, U.S. aircraft carrier to join military buildup near Venezuela.

A Martínez

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

Steve Inskeep

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

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