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NPR | By Leila Fadel,

A Martínez

Published December 9, 2025 at 4:45 AM EST

President Trump expected to address affordability at Pennsylvania rally, SCOTUS seems poised to side with Trump in FTC firing, Indiana lawmakers expected to vote on controversial redistricting plan.

Leila Fadel

Leila Fadel is a national correspondent for NPR based in Los Angeles, covering issues of culture, diversity, and race.

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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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