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Korva Coleman
In Washington, I'm Korva Coleman. President Trump is presiding over the first meeting of what he's calling his Board of Peace. He says the U.S. will contribute $10 billion to rebuild Gaza and other countries will contrib billion. NPR's Michelle Kellerman has more representatives of
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Michelle Kellerman
more than 40 countries gathered at the U.S. institute of Peace, a building that now bears Trump's name. He credits his secretary of state for taking over the building and he praised all the leaders who came here.
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President Donald Trump
This is the most prestigious board ever put together. You know, I've seen some great corporate boards. I've seen some great boards, period. It's peanuts compared to this sport.
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Michelle Kellerman
Some of Trump's closest allies, including the leaders of Hungary and Argentina, were there, as was the head of the world soccer federation, FIFA. Several Western European allies who did not join the Board of Peace sent diplomats to serve as observers. Michelle Kellerman, NPR News, the State Department.
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Korva Coleman
After he meets with the board, President Trump is leaving for Georgia. He's expected to visit the congressional district once represented by Republican Marjorie Taylor Greene. She broke with Trump over the slow release of the Epstein files. The military appears to be sending even more ships and top of the line warplanes to the Mideast. NPR's Greg Myhre reports. This comes as the U.S. and Iran are still discussing a possible nuclear deal.
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Greg Myhre
The Pentagon isn't talking about the US Military buildup, but flight tracking groups on social Media say the US is moving around 50 more fighter jets to countries near Iran. And President Trump has confirmed a second aircraft carrier is on the way. He says he favors a nuclear deal with Iran, which would necessitate more negotiations. Yet he's also voiced support for regime change in that country, which would likely require a major US Military operation. Iran says it's prepared to retaliate if attacked by the US Or Israel. Greg Myhre, NPR News, Washington.
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Korva Coleman
Britain's King Charles says he is deeply concerned over the arrest this morning of his brother, the former Prince Andrew. King Charles says the law must take its course and that he is calling for a full, fair and proper process. Andrew was formerly a British trade envoy. NPR's Lauren Frere explains the arrest is linked to alleged misconduct in office involving late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
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Lauren Frayer
New evidence in the latest batch of files released by the U.S. justice Department. We've long known that Andrew was good friends with Epstein. He admits that he settled a lawsuit with one of Epstein's underage victims. He has said he strenuously denies any wrongdoing, though. And now he's been arrested in response to evidence allegedly found in those latest documents showing that he allegedly passed secret government information.
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Korva Coleman
NPR's Lauren Frayer reporting from London. Stocks are lower on Wall street at this hour. The Dow Jones industrials are down 177 points, 49,485. The NASDAQ is down about 40. This is NPR. The U.S. commission of Fine Arts has given final approval to President Trump's construction of a ballroom attached to the White House. He's already torn down the historic building's east wing. A commission staff member says virtually all the public comments submitted about this construction were negative. The design still needs approval from the National Capital Planning Commission, which is filled with Trump appointees. There's also a pending lawsuit against the administration. The Transportation Department says more than 550 commercial driving schools in the US will have to close. The agency says investigators have found the schools use unqualified instructors, don't test students properly, and show other safety problems. The agency has also targeted schools that provide commercial trucking licenses to migrants who should not have gotten them. The final figure skating medals of these Winter Olympic Games will be given out today. That's after the second half of the women's competition. NPR's Rachel Treisman reports from Milan. One American is favored to make the podium.
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Rachel Treisman
Team USA's Alyssa Liu finished Tuesday's short program in third place behind two Japanese skaters. She's the first US woman to place in the top three since 2006 and carries the country's hopes of winning the first medal in this event since then. Her teammates Isabel Levito and Amber Glenn are sitting in 8th and 13th place, respectively. But there are 24 skaters competing and plenty of time for another potential upset. No matter what happens, Glenn and Lou will leave with gold medals from the team event at the start of the Games. Rachel Treisman, NPR News, Milan again.
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Korva Coleman
On Wall street, the Dow is now down 180 points. I'm Korva Coleman, NPR News, in Washington.
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