Top foreign policy officials from the U.S. and Russia meet in Saudi Arabia today.

Yeah, Ukraine isn't invited, but ending the war is a primary focus.

What's on the bargaining table without Ukraine present?

I'm Amey Martinez, that's Lila Fadl, and this is up first from NPR News.

The country's health agencies have not been spared from federal job cuts.

Regardless of whether they were filling an important role or how they were performing in that role.

We'll hear what people were told about why they were let go.

And the governor of New York may try to

remove New York City Mayor Eric Adams from office. Controversy surrounding the mayor has deepened

since four of his top aides and deputy mayors announced that they will resign. What Mayor Adams

is saying about his own future. Stay with us. We'll give you the news you need to start your day.

Support for this podcast and the following message come from Lumen. When your metabolism is working properly, you will feel the benefits. With the Lumen device, you can measure your

metabolism through your breath. and on the app,

it lets you know if you're burning fat or carbs and gives you tailored guidance to improve your

nutrition, workouts, sleep, and even stress management. Take the next step to improving your health.

Go to lumen.m.m.m. slash first to get 20% off your Lumen. This message comes from Wise,

the app for doing things in other currencies.

Sending or spending money abroad,

hidden fees may be taking a cut.

With Wise, you can convert between up to 40 currencies

at the mid-market exchange rate.

Visit wise.com. TNCs apply.

...