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NPR | By Leila Fadel,

Steve Inskeep

Published March 19, 2026 at 3:45 AM CDT

Iran attacks world's largest liquified natural gas complex, Sen. Markwayne Mullin faces lawmakers at DHS confirmation hearing, organizers reckon with abuse allegations against activist Caesar Chavez.

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 and Up First.