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NPR | By Leila Fadel,

A Martínez

Published July 28, 2026 at 3:44 AM CDT

President Trump to meet with the leaders of Ukraine and Israel, Work permits for thousands of TPS holders set to expire, survey finds many Americans believe corruption is a problem in politics.

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