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A lot of short daily news podcasts focus on just one story. But right now, you probably need more. On Up First from NPR, we bring you three of the world's top headlines every day in under 15 minutes. Because no one story can capture all that's happening in this big, crazy world of ours on any given morning. Listen now to the Up First podcast from NPR. Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Shay Stevens. President Trump is promoting a 20-point plan that calls for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and releasing all the remaining hostages.

Speaking alongside Israel's prime minister on Monday, Trump said Benjamin Netanyahu had accepted the proposal and that he hopes Hamas will do the same. If Hamas rejects a deal, which is always possible, they're the only one left. Everyone else has accepted it. But I have a feeling that we're going to have a positive answer. But if not, as you know, Baby, you'd have a positive answer. have our full backing to do what you would have to do. Everyone understands that the ultimate result

must be the elimination of any danger posed in the region, and that danger is caused by Hamas. Trump's plan calls for him to lead a board that would oversee the rebuilding of Gaza. President Trump met with Congressional Democrats Monday, but the two sides remain far apart on how to avert a government shutdown. More from MP. PR, Sam Greenglass. Outside the White House, Democratic leadership called the discussion frank and direct, but Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said large differences remain. I think for the first time the president heard our objections and heard why we needed a bipartisan bill. Their bill has not one iota of Democratic input. Democrats want the stopgap funding measure to include an extension

of subsidies for health insurance premiums set to expire this year, something Republicans have resisted. Vice President Vance. I think we're headed to do a shutdown because the Democrats won't do the right thing. I hope they change their mind, but we're going to see. Without action, the government will shut down Wednesday at 12.1 a.m. Sam Greenglass and VR News. Former National Park superintendents are warning against a push to keep parks open in the event of a shutdown. KQED Sarah Wright reports.

More than 40 former National Parks leaders signed a letter to Interior Secretary Doug Bergam demanding the Trump administration closed National Parks. if the government does shut down. Bill Wade, executive director of the Association of National Park Rangers, says without workers, parks are at risk of being vandalized, like in 2019 when visitors to Joshua Tree National Park illegally chopped down trees and littered the park. If people know that there's a lot less staff,

it just encourages some people to behave in ways that they wouldn't if the full staff was there. Wade says it could all. also put visitors at risk, with slower rescues if someone is hurt or lost. For NPR news, I'm Sarah Wright in San Francisco. Hundreds of U.S. military leaders from around the world are in Virginia for meeting later today with Defense Secretary Pete Hegsef. The reason for the gathering is unclear.

You're listening to NPR. Authorities in Michigan say the fear of finding more bodies inside of a burned-out church have not been realized. A former Marine opened fire inside a church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Chapel in Grand Blank Township on Sunday, killing four people and injuring eight others and then set the church on fire. Investigators say they believe everyone involved in the attack has been accounted for. There's no word on a possible motive. The suspect identified as Thomas Sanford was killed in a firefight with police. Portland, Oregon is bracing for the arrival of some 200 National Guard troops. But as Oregon Public Broadcasting's Troy Brindelson

reports, there are a few details on when they'll arrive and what they'll be doing. The Oregon National Guard has begun calling up guards and has more than 160 members who volunteered so far. While their arrival could in theory come Thursday, vetting them takes at least 96 hours. Lieutenant Colonel Stephen Beaumar with the Oregon Military Department says it's just as likely the troops won't be ready this week. We had all ready to go. The earliest would be shortly after that 96-hour mark, but I do not see that happening in this case. Since Trump's order, there's been little communication between the Guard and Portland officials, including its mayor and police chief. The order itself says the troops' mission will be to protect federal property and staff.

National Guard deployments are also expected in cities such as Chicago and Memphis. In Portland, I'm Troy Brennelson. U.S. futures are flat and after hours trading on Wall Street on Asia-Pacific market shares are mixed. This is NPR News. This message comes from Wise, the app for using money around the globe. When you manage your money with Wise, you'll always get the mid-market exchange rate with no hidden fees. Join millions of customers and visit wise.com. T's and Cs Apply.