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NPR | By Rob Schmitz,

Leila Fadel

Published November 26, 2024 at 4:23 AM EST

Diplomats say ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon may be imminent. President-elect Trump has a plan to make big cuts in government spending. Conservative sets sights on reshaping American culture.

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Rob Schmitz

Rob Schmitz is NPR's international correspondent based in Berlin.

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Leila Fadel

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

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