Ukraine's President Sits With NPR, Pope Leo Cancer, Ambassador Guilfoyle Forced Out
Summary
NPR's Up First covers Ukraine's President Zelensky warning that the U.S. halted intelligence sharing over Russian oil strikes, Pope Leo's lung cancer diagnosis and surgery, and the removal of Ambassador Kimberly Guilfoyle amid misconduct allegations. The episode also notes a federal judge's ruling to extend the ban on Trump's efforts to bar CNN, MSNOW, and Politico from the White House.
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Zelensky interview: US intel threat context
Zelensky on missing ballistic missile warnings
Zelensky recounts hospital visit to wounded girl
Zelensky on the 'energy truce' and Russian attacks
Pope Leo's lung cancer diagnosis and surgery
Pope Leo's recovery, travel plans, and family history
Pope Leo's reaction and faith
Kimberly Guilfoyle's removal as ambassador to Greece
Political fallout and diplomatic concerns over Guilfoyle
Impact on US embassy staffing and career diplomats
Federal judge extends ban on White House press ban
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