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Morning news brief

NPR | By Michel Martin,
Leila Fadel
Published July 20, 2026 at 4:43 AM EDT

The U.S. carries out a wave of strikes against Iran, as fighting between the two escalates, Congress faces long to-do list as August recess approaches, Andy Burnham becomes U.K.'s 7th prime minister.

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