This NPR Up First podcast covers major global and US political news on President's Day. The episode begins with a discussion of a European leaders' emergency summit in Paris, prompted by the US's exclusion of European nations from US-Russia negotiations regarding the war in Ukraine. It then shifts to Secretary of State Marco Rubio's Middle East trip, focusing on President Trump's controversial plan to displace Palestinians from Gaza and establish a seaside development. Finally, the podcast analyzes President Trump's first four weeks in office, highlighting his aggressive use of executive power and the resulting legal challenges. A key takeaway is the significant shift in US foreign policy under Trump, marked by skepticism towards international alliances and a more unilateral approach.
