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NPR | By A Martínez,

Michel Martin

Published July 9, 2025 at 5:07 AM EDT

The latest on the deadly floods in Texas, foreign policy dominates President Trump's week, Supreme Court allows Trump administration to resume mass federal layoffs for now.

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A Martínez

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

Michel Martin

Michel Martin is a host of Morning Edition.

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