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According to N-P-R, Venezuela is reeling from back-to-back earthquakes that have killed at least thirty-two people and injured roughly seven hundred more. In Washington, tensions are running high between President Trump and Senate Republicans after a contentious meeting behind closed doors. Meanwhile, the Pentagon is experiencing another leadership shift, with a top general expected to announce his retirement. That's this morning's headline roundup.

Source: https://www.npr.org/2026/06/25/nx-s1-5869201/morning-news-brief

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