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President Trump called for the U.S. to take territory in the Middle East. He says the U.S. should own Gaza, displacing 1.8 million residents to develop seaside real estate. What do other countries think?
I'm Steve Inskeep with A. Martinez, and this is Up First from NPR News. The first plane load of migrants from the U.S. landed at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. Critics think they know why.
Are you using this facility? because it has the stain of the name Guantanamo. And of course, the answer is yes.
We'll hear how the White House explains the move.
Also, all staffers at the foreign aid agency USAID were told thank you for your service and put on leave. So how does that affect U.S. influence around the world? Stay with us. We've got all the news you need to start your day.
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