Morning news brief

By A Martínez

Published November 27, 2025 at 5:00 AM EST

Two National Guard members were shot in a "targeted attack" in D.C., Georgia election interference case against Trump, allies dismissed, U.S. envoy to return to Moscow for new Ukraine peace talks.

A Martínez

A Martínez is one of the hosts of Morning Edition and Up First. He came to NPR in 2021 and is based out of NPR West.

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