Thursday, April 7, 2022

04/07/22 • 13 min

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The US put new sanctions on Russia as Secretary of State Antony Blinken meets with NATO leaders to discuss a long term plan. The Senate is expected to vote today to confirm Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court, making her the first Black woman to sit on the highest court in the land. And, President Biden is making it easier for millions of students to pay back their loans. Thanks for waking up with Up First. You hear from us every morning and now we need to hear from you. Please take our short survey at NPR.org/UpFirstSurvey to share your feedback.

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The US and other European countries are considering further sanctions on Russia in response to the gruesome images of alleged war crimes in towns surrounding Ukraine's capital Kyiv. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is in Brussels to meet with NATO countries about regional security. And, an Oklahoma bill aims to make abortions a felony.

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Friday, April 8, 2022

The housing market has seen some of the biggest inflation during the pandemic and now mortgage rates are rising too. Democrats are trying to manage messaging as the Biden Administration handles dual global crises. Employees in four Starbucks stores will vote on whether or not to unionize. Thanks for waking up with Up First. You hear from us every morning and now we need to hear from you. Please take our short survey at NPR.org/UpFirstSurvey to share your feedback.