SCOTUS FTC Case, ACA Extension Vote, Zelensky In London

美国最高法院FTC案件、ACA延期投票、泽连斯基访问伦敦

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2025-12-08

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The Supreme Court hears a case that could upend decades of limits on executive power by allowing the president to fire leaders of independent agency leaders.Pandemic-era Affordable Care Act subsidies are on track to expire at the end of the month, with Democrats pushing an extension and Republicans offering no unified plan.And President Zelenskyy meets with European leaders in London as they push back on U.S. pressure for Ukraine to accept concessions in peace talks with Russia. Want more comprehensive analysis of the most important news of the day, plus a little fun? Subscribe to the Up First newsletter.Today’s episode of Up First was edited by Krishnadev Calamur, Dana Farrington, Miguel Macias, Mohamad ElBardicy, and HJ Mai.It was produced by Kaity Kline, Nia Dumas and Christopher Thomas.We get engineering support from Stacey Abbott. And our technical director is Carleigh Strange. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
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  • The Supreme Court hears a case that could significantly expand presidential power.

  • If the court sides with the Trump administration,

  • it would mean presidents could fire heads of independent agencies when a ruling like this destabilized the federal government.

  • I'm Layla Faldin.

  • That's Amy Martinez, and this is up first from NPR News.

  • Millions of people who rely on government subsidized healthcare could see their premium skyrocket at the end of the year

  • if Congress does not act.

  • Senators will vote this week.

  • There is perhaps no single question that has greater stakes for affordability in America.

  • But can lawmakers strike a deal before the subsidies expire?

  • And Ukraine's president is in London today to meet with the leaders of Britain, France and Germany.

  • Europe is pushing back against some concessions in President Trump's peace plan.

  • But how much influence do they actually have.

  • Stay with us.

  • We'll give you the news you need to start your day.

  • The Supreme Court will hear oral arguments today in a case that could vastly expand the president's power and erode the power of some regulatory agencies.

  • The conservative majority on the court has already signaled a willingness to let that happen.

  • NPR's Andrew Shue is here to explain.

  • So big day in court, Andrea.

  • Tell us what this case is all about.