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NPR News: 04-28-2026 9AM EDT

April 28, 2026·4 min·4-min readnarrativenews
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This episode of NPR News covers high-stakes international diplomacy as President Trump weighs an Iranian proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for ending hostilities, while global allies express concern and domestic political developments unfold, including a billionaire tax

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