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NPR | By Leila Fadel,

Steve Inskeep

Published February 23, 2026 at 3:45 AM CST

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The political implications of the SCOTUS ruling on Trump's tariffs, China urges Washington to lift tariffs after SCOTUS decision, new poll reveals what Americans think of the state of the union.

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Leila Fadel

Leila Fadel is a host of Morning Edition, as well as NPR's morning news podcast Up First.

Steve Inskeep

Steve Inskeep is a host of NPR's Morning Edition, as well as NPR's morning news podcast Up First.