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Chapter 1: What are the latest updates on the Texas Senate primary race?
Live from NPR News, I'm Giles Snyder. In the Democratic primary for the U.S. Senate in Texas, apparently a close race between State Representative James Tallarico and Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett, who thinks there won't be a result announced until Wednesday.
So that's my news, is that we're not going to have election results tonight, in my opinion, based upon what specifically has taken place in Dallas County. Unfortunately, this is what Republicans like to do. And so they specifically targeted Dallas County, and I think we all know why.
Crockett speaking to supporters in Dallas after confusion stemming from a change by local Republicans in two counties led to a state Supreme Court ruling and threats of more legal action.
Chapter 2: What legal consequences arise from the Georgia high school shooting case?
On the other side of the aisle, Republican incumbent Senator John Cornyn is heading to a runoff against State Attorney General Ken Paxton. To Georgia now, the father of a teenager accused of a high school shooting in 2024 has been convicted of more than two dozen charges, including second-degree murder. Georgia Public Broadcasting's Chase McGee has more.
The jury from Hall County took two hours to unanimously find Colin Gray guilty of second-degree murder, involuntary manslaughter, plus reckless conduct and cruelty to children because he gave his son the AR-15-style rifle allegedly used in the shooting. It's the first time in Georgia that a parent has been held criminally liable for murders for which their child is accused.
Chapter 3: How is the U.S. responding to attacks on its embassies in the Middle East?
Former U.S. Attorney Michael Moore says the precedent could have wide implications. Consider, he says, a parent buying their child a car. Will that parent now be responsible criminally for essentially putting a vehicle weapon into the hands of their child should that child then kill somebody in a car? 16-year-old Colt Gray has not yet been tried for murder. For NPR News, I'm Chase McGee.
This is NPR News. Secretary of State Marco Rubio says U.S. embassies under attack after Iranian drones struck near the U.S. consulate in Dubai.
Chapter 4: What are the implications of the Senate's War Powers Resolution vote?
NPR's Michelle Kellerman reports. In between meetings on Capitol Hill, Secretary Rubio offered a brief update about the incident in Dubai. A drone unfortunately struck a parking lot adjacent to the Chancellery building and then set off a fire in that place. All personnel are accounted for. As you're aware, we began drawing down personnel from our diplomatic facilities in advance of this incident.
at least in a few embassies. Since the Trump administration launched the war against Iran, the State Department has evacuated non-essential personnel from many more embassies and consulates and is now organizing evacuation flights for private Americans. Rubio is urging Americans to call a hotline if they need help. Michelle Kellerman, NPR News, the State Department.
And you're listening to NPR News. The Trump administration says it has begun facilitating charter flights for Americans stranded in the Middle East by the Iran war. The move came four days after the U.S. and Israel launched their air attacks. The administration has been taking heavy criticism from some lawmakers who say the State Department was late in warning Americans to leave the region.
With the war in the Middle East now on its fifth day, the U.S.
Chapter 5: How is Target addressing its sluggish sales and what changes are being implemented?
Senate is headed toward a vote on President Trump's decision to attack Iran alongside Israel. The Senate is to vote Wednesday on a War Powers Resolution, which would demand that Congress give its approval before any further attacks are carried out. The House is to vote on Thursday.
Retail giant Target is once again reporting sluggish sales as its new CEO lays out a plan to invest millions to update its stores, hoping to draw back shoppers. NPR's Alina Selyuk reports. For three years now, Target has reported flat or falling sales each quarter, this time down 2.5%. Here's Kara Sylvester, Chief Merchandising Officer, addressing investors.
Our performance over the last few years has not met expectations, and that is on us. But Target is projecting a better year ahead with growing profits and more shoppers visiting.
Chapter 6: What future strategies does Target plan to improve its market performance?
The chain's new CEO, Michael Fidelke, is not an outsider, but a longtime company executive. And so far, he's laid off hundreds of corporate staff to streamline the ranks. And he plans to spend $5 billion to overhaul Target's operations, especially stores. Executives are promising sharper designs, trendier selections, and attractive prices. Alina Seluk, NPR News. This is NPR News.