What to know about France’s young Prime Minister Gabriel Attal, who’s causing a stir
France’s new prime minister, Gabriel Attal, at 34 is the youngest ever. He is already being seen as a contender…
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The GOP is preparing its first primary contest
The Iowa caucus is days away, and all eyes are on the remaining candidates as they make their final pitches….
Up First briefing: South Africa accuses Israel of genocide; Christie ends 2024 race
A U.N. court opens hearings in The Hague today on genocide charges against Israel. Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie…
Ron DeSantis wanted to be like Trump. Now he’s trying to prove he’s not to win Iowa
The Florida governor molded himself in Trump’s image as he rose in national prominence. Now, he has the hard task…
Congress faces a hard deadline to approve a government spending plan
GOP hardliners are balking at a government funding compromise negotiated by House and Senate leaders. NPR’s Steve Inskeep talks with…