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The episode begins with discussions from the Shangri-La Dialogue on US-China relations, Taiwan's status, and the Iran war, highlighting US calls for allies to increase defense spending. It then delves into President Trump's legal challenges, including the halting of his 'anti-weaponization fund' and ongoing investigations, alongside concerns about presidential health and transparency. Finally, the segment explores how high gas prices are driving consumers to discount retailers, revealing broader inflation warnings and the impact of global conflicts on supply chains.
Vice President Vance says the U.S. is very close to a deal with Iran to extend the ceasefire and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, but Lebanon remains the main hurdle as Israel bombed Beirut again and is also expanding its control over Gaza. The Justice Department is investigating writer E. Jean Carroll and the major Democratic donor who helped pay some of her legal bills against President Trump, part of a broader pattern of probes into the president’s perceived political adversaries. CBS News editor...
Even as peace talks continue, the U.S. struck Iran near the Strait of Hormuz and Iran retaliated against a U.S. base in Kuwait, while Israel expanded its assault in Lebanon by issuing evacuation orders for the southern city, Tyre. Texas now has one of the most competitive Senate races in the country after Republicans nominated Ken Paxton, giving Democrats an opportunity to flip a seat in the midterms as they map out their path to controlling the Senate. And the Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo is...
The episode delves into significant political shake-ups across the U.S. and international relations. In Texas, Ken Paxton's win over John Cornyn, backed by President Trump, signals a potential shift in the Republican landscape and sets the stage for a competitive Senate race. Additionally, South Carolina Republicans defied President Trump by blocking efforts to redraw congressional maps, fearing a backlash from voters. Finally, the discussion highlights President Trump's repeated declarations of an "almost done" Iran deal, complicated by his push for more Gulf countries to join the Abraham Accords and the intense political pressures surrounding these negotiations.
The U.S. launched fresh strikes on Iran, targeting missile sites and boats laying mines, even as Secretary of State Marco Rubio says negotiations to end the war could still take a few more days, with Israel warning the emerging deal is a bad one as it escalates attacks in Lebanon. Russia carried out one of its largest attacks on Ukraine, hitting every district in Kyiv over the weekend while Ukraine continues long-range drone strikes on Russian oil facilities and warns it desperately needs more a...
President Trump says a deal with Iran is “largely negotiated” after weekend talks with Gulf leaders and Israel. The preliminary agreement is expected to gradually reopen the Strait of Hormuz while leaving the nuclear program for a later round of talks. Some Republican senators are already calling it a disaster. Gulf countries are pressing hard for a diplomatic resolution to the conflict with Iran as a preliminary 60-day ceasefire extension is discussed, while Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Neta...
For people working to address climate change in the U.S., the last year has been a hard one. The Trump administration has been rolling back rules and regulations aimed at reducing planet-warming pollution. But some cities and states are moving forward on climate action. On today’s episode of The Sunday Story , NPR’s Julia Simon brings us local solutions to this global problem. To hear and read more reporting from NPR’s Climate Solutions week, visit npr.org/climateweek . See pcm.adswizz.com for i...
Washington ratcheted up the pressure on Havana this week. A federal judge in Tennessee dismissed criminal charges against Kilmar Abrego Garcia. Electricity costs are rising as the U.S. enters warmer weather, likely meaning higher utility bills for consumers. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy...
Republicans left for recess without passing President Trump’s top immigration enforcement package after he pushed for funding for his White House ballroom and a controversial anti-weaponization fund, raising new questions about growing GOP pushback against the president. The Democratic National Committee has released its long-delayed 2024 election autopsy report, a nearly 200-page document filled with disclaimers that much of the data could not be verified and containing almost no serious discus...
Republicans in Congress are racing to pass a $72 billion immigration enforcement package using budget reconciliation, but President Trump is furious that funding for his White House ballroom was blocked, escalating tensions with GOP lawmakers still recovering from his primary challenges. President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a tense call Tuesday over the direction of the war with Iran as Trump delayed a planned U.S. strike at the request of Gulf leaders concerned abo...
President Trump ousted Republican Congressman Thomas Massie in last night's primary in Kentucky, the latest GOP lawmaker to lose his seat for crossing the president, and Democratic voters turned out in force across six states that held primaries on Tuesday. President Trump said he was "an hour away" from launching new military strikes on Iran this week before calling them off and he's now giving Tehran a few more days to reach a deal. Police have identified the three victims killed in the San Di...
NPR's Up First details the ongoing hate crime investigation into a San Diego mosque shooting that killed three. The episode also analyzes key primary elections, examining President Trump's continuing impact on the Republican Party. Finally, it explores Trump's unique decision to drop a lawsuit against the IRS, opting instead to establish a controversial multi-billion dollar "anti-weaponization fund" from taxpayer money.
In this special episode of Up First , we’re sharing the latest episode of NPR’s Newsmakers , featuring UFC president Dana White. When Donald Trump celebrated his imminent return to the White House on election night in November 2024, a parade of high-profile supporters joined him on stage. They included White, the president and CEO of the Ultimate Fighting Championship, the multibillion-dollar mixed martial arts organization. White calls Trump "a friend." This June 14, UFC will host a fight on th...
NPR's Up First covers three major news stories: Senator Bill Cassidy's primary defeat in Louisiana, highlighting former President Trump's continued influence over the Republican party. It also discusses the World Health Organization's declaration of an international public health emergency due to a deadly Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda, noting concerns about a rare strain and delayed response. Finally, the episode delves into Elon Musk's high-profile lawsuit against OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, examining claims that the company deviated from its initial nonprofit mission.
For many of the poorest residents in Lagos, Nigeria, the land their families have lived on for generations is now being violently seized by the government to build luxury condos. The communities are fighting back, but even court injunctions haven’t stopped the bulldozers. This week on The Sunday Story , NPR’s Emmanuel Akinwotu goes to these sites of destruction and talks to those who have lost everything in this race to develop one of the world’s fastest-growing megacities. See pcm.adswizz.com f...
Cuba experienced blackouts and protests this week, and the CIA director made a visit to Havana. Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La., faces primary voters today. Trump administration travel restrictions are complicating travel plans for World Cup soccer fans. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy...
President Trump is heading home from Beijing claiming he made fantastic trade deals with China, including a commitment for 200 Boeing jets and soybean purchases. The Supreme Court kept the abortion pill mifepristone available over telemedicine, putting a hold on an appeals court order that would have required patients to visit a clinic in person to get the medication. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is facing a rebellion within his own party, with candidates already emerging to replace him a...
This episode details President Trump's summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping, where both leaders sought to stabilize trade relations despite differing official readouts on Taiwan and economic issues. Simultaneously, a federal appeals court hears a challenge against Trump's executive orders that aimed to punish major law firms for representing political opponents or employing investigators involved in the Russia probe, raising concerns about the rule of law and the legal profession.
President Trump is in Beijing today meeting Chinese President Xi Jinping, with American manufacturers hoping for tariff relief even as the war in Iran looms over the high-stakes summit. The Pentagon told Congress they estimate the war in Iran has cost $29 billion dollars so far. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth asked for $1.5 trillion dollars for next year’s Pentagon budget. FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary has resigned after thirteen months on the job, with the final straw being White House pres...
President Trump leaves for Beijing today for a state visit with Chinese President Xi Jinping as the ongoing war in Iran casts a long shadow over the high-stakes summit. A new inflation report out this morning shows prices rising again, driven heavily by higher gasoline costs from the war in Iran, with ripple effects on airline tickets and other consumer prices. Public health officials say the hantavirus outbreak that started on a cruise ship is not the next COVID, but it still has no vaccine or ...
President Trump has rejected Iran’s latest response to a U.S. peace proposal as “totally unacceptable,” even as Tehran vows it will never bow to what it calls excessive demands by the United States. President Trump leaves for Beijing tomorrow to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping as the war in Iran continues to complicate the high-stakes meeting. Congress is back with a major push to lock in three years of funding for immigration enforcement, giving the Trump administration long-term resources wh...
So you want to be a mother, but you don’t have a partner. More women are shedding the stigma of single motherhood and choosing to have children on their own. This week on The Sunday Story, NPR’s Pallavi Gogoi brings us stories from her conversations with more than 60 women who have embraced this new vision of what motherhood can be. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Pol...
President Trump's continued criticism of NATO allies is bringing relations within the alliance to historic lows. The controversial immigration center in the Florida Everglades may be closing. New reporting on the second Trump administration's posture toward corruption by public officials reveals alarming attitudes. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy...
The episode discusses the latest US-Iran exchange of fire in the Strait of Hormuz, with President Trump maintaining a ceasefire despite ongoing tensions and threats. It also examines Tennessee's redrawing of its congressional map, which eliminates the state's last Democratic House seat and faces challenges from civil rights groups. Finally, the podcast investigates escalating US airstrikes on suspected drug boats in the Caribbean, revealing allegations of extrajudicial killings and mistreatment of fishermen, while questioning the effectiveness of these operations.
This episode examines President Trump's persistent but unsubstantiated claims of an impending deal with Iran, which face skepticism from international allies and domestic challenges like rising gas prices. It also delves into how major oil companies are reporting significant profits due to elevated global oil prices from the conflict, despite reluctance to increase supply. Finally, the podcast covers Secretary Marco Rubio's challenging diplomatic visit to the Vatican to meet Pope Leo, set against a backdrop of President Trump's public attacks on the Pope for his stance on the Iran war.
NPR discusses the Trump administration's decision to pause "Project Freedom" in the Strait of Hormuz, with conflicting reports on progress towards an agreement with Iran and the future of combat operations. The episode also analyzes the impact of Donald Trump's endorsements on Indiana's Republican primaries and stronger-than-expected Democratic turnout in Ohio. Finally, a new poll reveals Democrats hold a 10-point lead in the generic congressional ballot and higher voter enthusiasm, six months before the midterm elections, potentially signaling challenges for Republicans due to Trump's declining approval and economic concerns.
President Trump launched “Project Freedom” to escort commercial ships through the Strait of Hormuz, but Iran immediately attacked the first vessels with missiles, drones and small boats on day one of the operation. In Indiana, President Trump is pouring millions into state senate primaries to punish Republican lawmakers who blocked his push for new congressional maps, testing his hold over the party ahead of the midterms. The Supreme Court has granted the abortion pill mifepristone a one-week re...
The episode delves into President Trump's "Project Freedom" operation to escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz, analyzing its complexities, the ongoing review of an Iranian offer, and the political and economic implications. It also examines Louisiana's controversial suspension of House races for new congressional maps following a Supreme Court decision weakening the Voting Rights Act, exploring voter reactions and legal challenges. Finally, the discussion shifts to the Senate midterm landscape, assessing Democrats' opportunity to gain control amidst Trump's low approval ratings, highlighting crucial races and Republican counter-strategies.
NPR's Brittany Luce, religion correspondent Jason DeRose, and Rev. Dr. Gabriel Salguero discuss the complex intersection of faith and policy. They examine how various churches respond to ICE actions, the government's use of scripture to justify policies like strong borders, and theological interpretations of hospitality versus political agendas. The conversation also delves into America's identity as a religious nation and perceived Christian persecution.
Spirit Airlines ceased operation overnight, as jet fuel prices are pinching airlines. A panel of federal judges in Louisiana has ended telemedicine access to the abortion pill mifepristone for the entire country. And the federal debt has outgrown the entire U.S. economy. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy...
