Iran Ceasefire Deadline, Labor Secretary Out, Hearing For New Fed Chair
The ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran expires today as President Trump calls an extension highly unlikely, Vice President JD Vance heads to Pakistan for talks Iran won't publicly confirm it will att...
21 Huhti 13min
Trump and Iran Talks, Iran Reacts to Ship Seized, Tariff Refunds
The U.S. fired on and seized an Iranian cargo ship that tried to break through the naval blockade. Iran calls it piracy and vows to retaliate with the ceasefire set to expire Wednesday. Iran is back t...
20 Huhti 13min
In one Iowa city, public schools compete in the free market. Are students better off?
Public education used to enjoy strong bipartisan support, but across the country, there’s a growing push to offer students alternatives to traditional public schools. The idea behind “school choice” i...
19 Huhti 32min
Hormuz Latest, Trump Rallies Amid Sinking Approval, Tariff Refunds
Iran says it is clamping back down on the Strait of Hormuz, putting the ceasefire at risk. President Trump appeared at a rally at an Arizona megachurch. Businesses are preparing for Monday's launch of...
18 Huhti 15min
Zohran Mamdani on NYC as a blueprint for Democrats | NPR's Newsmakers
In this special episode of Up First, we’re sharing the latest episode of NPR’s Newsmakers, featuring New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani. Through his first 100 days in office, Mamdani has focused on “p...
17 Huhti 29min
Lebanon-Israel Ceasefire, Hegseth On Blockade, Trump Nominates New CDC Director
A 10-day ceasefire is now in effect between Israel and Lebanon, but Israel says it is not leaving southern Lebanon and Hezbollah says that gives it the right to resist. The U.S. naval blockade on Iran...
17 Huhti 13min
Trump's Iran War Timeline, Iran Blockade And Peace Talks, GOP And Trump Pope Feud
President Trump keeps saying the war with Iran is very close to over, but peace talks have stalled and Iran is threatening to block Red Sea traffic if the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports continues.Paki...
16 Huhti 13min
Dave Chappelle on free speech and the purpose of comedy | NPR’s Newsmakers
In this bonus episode of Up First, we’re sharing the latest episode of NPR’s Newsmakers, featuring comedian Dave Chappelle. The provocative comedian and architect of Chappelle’s Show is one of the big...
15 Huhti 39min
