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Hormuz Negotiations, Michigan Senate Race, Trump Talks Economy
Published: August 6, 2026 10:07
President Trump has claimed several times that a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz is close. Now Iran is saying it too, but in a deal that is being negotiated directly with Oman. Progressive Democrat Abdul El-Sayed eked out a primary victory for a…
Primary Election Results, US Missile Stockpiles Running Low, New Flu Vaccine
Published: August 5, 2026 10:01
Votes in Michigan’s highly anticipated Democratic Senate primary are still being counted. But what do the results in Tuesday's other races tell us about November's election? The U.S military is running short of ammunition. NPR has learned that the Army is…
Blanche and the DOJ, Michigan Primaries, Spokane Wildfires
Published: August 4, 2026 09:37
The Senate Judiciary Committee votes today on Todd Blanche’s nomination for attorney general. What concerns lawmakers about the record of the president’s former personal lawyer? And five states hold primaries today. Voters in Michigan must decide between…
Blanche Rescinds 'Anti-Weaponization Fund', Iran Strikes Off, Midwest Primaries
Published: August 3, 2026 10:08
Todd Blanche, President Trump’s nominee for attorney general, is rescinding an order to create a $1.8 billion fund for Trump’s political allies. Is that enough to persuade senators who blocked his nomination to back him? And President Trump is backing off…
Trump attacks DSA candidates as 'communists.' Will it stick?
https://www.npr.org/2026/08/02/nx-s1-5914789/trump-attacks-dsa-candidates-as-communists
Published: August 2, 2026 07:00
President Trump has repeatedly warned that the communists are coming for America. And he’s not talking about China or North Korea. He’s talking about Democratic Socialists like Zohran Mamdani and recent Congressional candidates.This week on The Sunday…
Truth Social Paid Access, Colorado River Cuts, FIFA's Faceplant
Published: August 1, 2026 13:46
The president’s media company is offering investors early access to his Truth Social feed for up to $100,000 a month. Arizona, California, and Nevada share steep cuts to Colorado River water over the next decade. FIFA's plan to sell stakes in the World Cup…
Trump Says Hamas Will Disarm, Blanche Faces GOP Pushback, Economic Outlook
Published: July 31, 2026 09:55
President Trump claims to have reached a breakthrough in efforts to disarm Hamas in Gaza. Hamas says it will only give up its weapons if Israel withdraws first. On the domestic front, Trump floated the idea of temporarily withdrawing his nominee for…
US and Iran Trade Strikes After Brief Pause, Fauci Pleads The Fifth, New Asylum Rule
Published: July 30, 2026 09:59
The U.S. launched a wave of airstrikes on Iran overnight. This was in retaliation to a foiled surprise attack on U.S. forces in Jordan. Dr. Anthony Fauci repeatedly invoked the Fifth Amendment during a contentious Senate hearing on Wednesday. And a new…