Aug 5, 2026 · 46 min · 25 segments
*New York Times* reporter Eric Lipton discusses his Pulitzer Prize-winning investigations into Trump’s conflicts of interest and whether he’s exploiting the power of the presidency for…
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Terry GrossHostThe midterms are coming, and if you think the news cycle feels intense now, just wait until the fall.
That's why summer is a perfect time to make sure your news diet is calibrated.
I'm E Martinez.
On Up First, we unpack the three biggest stories every morning so you can stay informed and get on with your day in fewer than 15 minutes.
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The midterms are coming, and if you think the news cycle feels intense now, just wait until the fall.
That's why summer is a perfect time to make sure your news diet is calibrated.
I'm E Martinez.
On Up First, we unpack the three biggest stories every morning so you can stay informed and get on with your day in fewer than 15 minutes.