"Up First" from NPR News presents a summary of the day's top news stories. The episode covers the memorial service for Charlie Kirk, a right-wing activist, featuring commentary from NPR's Tamara Keith on the event's atmosphere and political messaging. It also discusses President Trump's call for the Attorney General to investigate his political rivals and the implications for the Justice Department's independence, with insights from NPR's Ryan Lucas. Finally, the episode addresses the recognition of Palestine as a sovereign state by several Western allies and its potential impact on the ongoing conflict in Gaza, featuring NPR's Keri Kahn reporting from Tel Aviv.
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