NATO Friction, Florida Detention Center, Public Corruption

A new take on an old problem. The issue in question is public corruption, and the response from the second Trump administration is worth a look. I'm Ayesha Rasco. And I'm Alyssa Nadworny, and this is Up First from NPR News. NPR has new reporting on how president Trump and his DOJ approach mis deeds by public officials, and we've got justice correspondent Ryan Lucas for you today on the podcast. Also, a controversial Florida detention center may be shutting its doors. And how NATO's member states are feeling about and reacting to the current moment. So stay with us. We have the news you need to start your weekend. This message comes from Angie. If you're tackling a home project, check out angie.com. From roofing to remodels and everything in between, Angie connects you with skilled pros who do such a good job, you might trust them to do other things, like pull out your tooth or be your kid's godfather. Don't actually ask them to do those things. Just let them get the job done well. Angi, the one you trust to find the ones you trust. Find a pro for your projects at angi.com. That's angi.com. This message is from AT and T with your summer essential, the iPhone 17 Pro. Its center stage front camera auto adjusts the frame to fit everyone into group selfies. Right now at AT and T, ask how you can get iPhone 17 pro on them with eligible trade in. Requires eligible plan. Terms and restrictions apply subject to change. Visit att.com/iphone for details. This message comes from ADT. Imagine you're enjoying your first free day in months, and the next second, your phone buzzes. A window has been broken at home, and you're miles away. That's why ADT offers professionally installed security systems backed by the most company operated monitoring centers in the industry. With twenty four seven monitoring, they're always keeping watch over your home, so you're always supported during an emergency. When every second counts, count on ADT. Visit adt.com to learn more. First up today, a rocky moment for a key alliance. In the ten weeks since the start of the war in Iran, the geopolitical costs are growing along with the enormous economic fallout as the conflict inflames a fight between president Trump and NATO allies. Bringing relations to what many experts say is a low point in NATO's seventy seven year history. NPR's Scott Newman joins us now with the latest and how we got here. Good morning, Scott. Good morning, Alyssa. Okay. So remind us how this dispute between president Trump and NATO started. To start with, NATO criticized the White House for not consulting them before planning strikes on Iran. Then Trump himself rebuked NATO for not backing The US war effort. Now Spain has refused to let The US use bases on its soil while The UK and Germany say they won't join The US blockade of Iranian ports. German chancellor Friedrich …