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By A Martínez,

Leila Fadel

Published February 17, 2025 at 4:16 AM EST

European leaders meeting about emerging transatlantic rift over security and war in Ukraine, Secretary of State Marco Rubio visits the Middle East, a look at Trump's first month back in office.

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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.

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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