The Up First podcast from NPR News presents a summary of the day's top news stories. The episode begins with a discussion of President Trump's new travel ban, including the countries affected, the justification provided, and the legal and public response. The conversation includes NPR White House correspondent Franco Ordonez, who provides insights into the ban's implications and compares it to previous iterations. The podcast then shifts to Elon Musk's criticism of the Republican budget plan, with NPR congressional correspondent Claudia Grisales detailing Musk's objections and the Republican response. Finally, the episode covers the U.S. and Iran's nuclear deal talks, with NPR international correspondent Jackie Northam explaining the sticking points, Iran's stance, and Russia's potential role in the negotiations.
