Michel Martin
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Iran opens Strait of Hormuz to some ships amid escalating strikes on Gulf countries
Iran opens select ships through the Strait of Hormuz, but most oil and gas tankers are stalled as regional attacks escalate, with Gulf countries facing daily missile and drone strikes.
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Republican Party may face consequences for Trump's mixed messaging on the Iran war
President Trump's mixed messages make it hard to see how the war with Iran will end, and it may lead to political consequences for his party in the upcoming midterm elections.
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Former national security advisor discusses the ongoing talks between the US and Iran
NPR's Michel Martin asks Biden administration National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan for his reaction to the latest developments in the war in Iran.
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Morning news brief
Over one million Lebanese displaced by Israel's invasion, thousands of U.S. troops deployed to the Middle East, with more on the way, delays continue at U.S. airports with no funding deal in sight.
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Catholic bishops back birthright citizenship ahead of SCOTUS decision
Ahead of a Supreme Court case, U.S. Catholic bishops have filed a brief in support of birthright citizenship, arguing that its absence would "increase the susceptibility of children to statelessness."
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The Final Four is set; UConn joins Illinois, Arizona and Michigan
After UConn's stunning comeback, the Final Four is set in the NCAA men's basketball tournament: the Huskies join Arizona, Michigan and Illinois.
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Retired general on the capabilities and risks to US troops deploying in Iran
NPR's Michel Martin asks retired Gen. Joseph Votel about the risks of deploying American ground forces in Iran.
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Ex-peace negotiator for Israel on country's goals as it expands into Lebanon
What are Israel's larger goals as it expands its offensive into Lebanon? NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Daniel Levy, a former peace negotiator for Israel.
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Morning news brief
Israel signals a major expansion into Lebanon, talks to fund DHS and fully reopen the government hit snags, NTSB shares early findings in LaGuardia Airport crash.
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Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick and Tom Suozzi talk about ways to end partial shutdown
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Republican Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick of Pennsylvania and Democratic Rep. Tom Suozzi of New York about possible solutions to the partial government shutdown.