A. Martinez

He's returning from a tour through the Persian Gulf region. He struck business deals and enjoyed royal treatment from the leaders of Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates.

President Trump has talked about accepting a luxury Boeing aircraft from the Qatari royal family to use until a new fleet of planes is ready for Air Force One, raising concerns about ethics and security back home. He's also coming back without much to show on the biggest diplomatic challenge in the region, the war in Gaza.

President Trump has talked about accepting a luxury Boeing aircraft from the Qatari royal family to use until a new fleet of planes is ready for Air Force One, raising concerns about ethics and security back home. He's also coming back without much to show on the biggest diplomatic challenge in the region, the war in Gaza.

President Trump has talked about accepting a luxury Boeing aircraft from the Qatari royal family to use until a new fleet of planes is ready for Air Force One, raising concerns about ethics and security back home. He's also coming back without much to show on the biggest diplomatic challenge in the region, the war in Gaza.

So far, three witnesses have taken the stand. One of them, Combs' ex-girlfriend, Cassie Ventura, testified that their relationship was marked by violence and blackmail.

So far, three witnesses have taken the stand. One of them, Combs' ex-girlfriend, Cassie Ventura, testified that their relationship was marked by violence and blackmail.

So far, three witnesses have taken the stand. One of them, Combs' ex-girlfriend, Cassie Ventura, testified that their relationship was marked by violence and blackmail.

Friday, May 16th. I'm Steve Inskeep. And I'm A. Martinez. Don't forget, Up First airs on the weekend, too. Ayesha Roscoe and Scott Simon have all the news. You can find it wherever you find podcasts.

Friday, May 16th. I'm Steve Inskeep. And I'm A. Martinez. Don't forget, Up First airs on the weekend, too. Ayesha Roscoe and Scott Simon have all the news. You can find it wherever you find podcasts.

Friday, May 16th. I'm Steve Inskeep. And I'm A. Martinez. Don't forget, Up First airs on the weekend, too. Ayesha Roscoe and Scott Simon have all the news. You can find it wherever you find podcasts.

What does that mean for Syria's neighbor Israel, the U.S. ally still bombing targets around Syria's capital?

What does that mean for Syria's neighbor Israel, the U.S. ally still bombing targets around Syria's capital?

What does that mean for Syria's neighbor Israel, the U.S. ally still bombing targets around Syria's capital?

And House Speaker Mike Johnson is struggling to unite his conference around President Trump's, quote, big, beautiful bill.

And House Speaker Mike Johnson is struggling to unite his conference around President Trump's, quote, big, beautiful bill.

And House Speaker Mike Johnson is struggling to unite his conference around President Trump's, quote, big, beautiful bill.

Can they find a compromise before Memorial Day? Stay with us. We've got all the news you need to start your day.

Can they find a compromise before Memorial Day? Stay with us. We've got all the news you need to start your day.

Can they find a compromise before Memorial Day? Stay with us. We've got all the news you need to start your day.

President Trump is in the Gulf state of Qatar on the third day of his trip to the Middle East.