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Morning news brief

By Leila Fadel,

A Martínez

Published February 11, 2025 at 4:23 AM EST

Jordan's King Abdullah to meet with President Trump today, Trump announces 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum imports, DOJ orders prosecutors to drop corruption charges against NYC Mayor Eric Adams.

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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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.

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