During the COVID pandemic, NPR's Morning Edition commissioned pieces by musicians from various genres. Five years later, we listen back on the project.

INSKEEP: NPR international correspondent Aya Batrawy joins us now from Dubai to explain. Hi there. AYA BATRAWY, BYLINE: Hey, Steve. INSKEEP: I'm just trying to think this through. There was a ...

INSKEEP: NPR's Daniel Estrin has been listening to this and covering other aspects of the story. He's in Tel Aviv. Hey there, Daniel. DANIEL ESTRIN, BYLINE: Good morning, Steve. INSKEEP ...

INSKEEP: NPR's immigration policy reporter, Ximena Bustillo, was listening in and is with us after a long night. Ximena, good morning. XIMENA BUSTILLO, BYLINE: Good morning, Steve. INSKEEP ...

PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP: We suffered the worst inflation in 48 years, but perhaps even in the history of our country. They're not sure. As president, I'm fighting every day to reverse this damage ...

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President Trump is going to the Department of Justice to deliver a speech about law and order. It is rare for a president to physically visit the agency meant to independently uphold the rule of law.

PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP: We are having discussions with Hamas. We are helping Israel in those discussions 'cause we're talking about Israeli hostages. INSKEEP: The news there is the first part ...

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U.S. stock markets fell again Monday. Investors are increasingly worried about President Trump's tariffs and if they will drive the United States into a recession.