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What is the main topic discussed in this episode?
Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Dan Roman.
What recent actions has President Trump taken regarding Middle East oil?
As President Trump returned to Washington from Florida, he told reporters he had, quote, demanded that about seven nations that are heavily reliant on Middle East oil join the coalition to protect the critical Strait of Hormuz, which about 20 percent of the world's oil flows through. Trump did not say what nations the administration has spoken with, but he said they should come in and protect their own territory. As he returned to Washington on Air Force One, he discussed the military situation in the Strait.
It only takes a couple of people to screw up the Strait, a couple of terrorists. You don't need their military to beat it, but all you need is a few people dropping mines here and there, and, you know, you louse it up.
Iran over the weekend threatened to strike the oil infrastructure of its neighbor, the United Arab Emirates, saying the UAE's cooperation with the U.S.
How are Nordic leaders responding to U.S.-Israeli strikes against Iran?
makes it a legitimate target. Nordic prime ministers have joined with Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney to reiterate their solidarity against any threats to their security. Terry Schultz reports.
The prime ministers of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden gathered in Oslo to discuss mutual concerns with Mark Carney.
What updates are there on voter registration deadlines for the upcoming primaries?
In a joint newser, the leaders were asked their positions on the U.S.-Israeli strikes against Iran. Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Garsture expressed concern on behalf of all six, calling for all involved parties to de-escalate.
It is not our war. It seems to us that the plan for how it will develop is pretty unclear. And that's the danger with initiating wars, that they rarely follow a script.
In a joint statement, they addressed another war, Russia's continuing assault on Ukraine, pledging unwavering support for Ukraine's independent sovereignty and territorial integrity, underscoring that Ukraine's security is essential for their own. For NPR News, I'm Terry Schultz.
Time is running out to register to vote in this year's primary elections. In some states, NPR's Hansi Lewang reports Illinois will hold a primary this week.
Eligible voters in Illinois can still register in person at election offices through the last day of voting for the statewide primary on March 17th.
What impact is the record-breaking blizzard having in the Midwest?
And in Indiana and Ohio, April 6th is the last day to register in person or online. That's also the postmark deadline for anyone registering by mail. The U.S. Postal Service recommends mailing voter registration applications at least a week before your state's deadline to make sure it arrives on time. And if you want to make sure it gets a postmark, USPS recommends stopping by a post office to ask for one. If you've already registered to vote, you may want to check your status before your state's deadline.
What are the latest developments in the trial against social media companies?
Eligible voters can sometimes fall off of lists, especially if they move, change their name, or haven't voted in a while. Anzi Luong, NPR News.
The 98th Academy Awards saw one battle after another win six big awards. Sinners followed with four awards, including Best Actor for Leading Man, Michael B. Jordan. and you're listening to NPR News from Washington. President Trump now says he may delay his planned trip to China, which is scheduled for the end of the month because of the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran. In an interview Sunday with the Financial Times, he also called on China to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz because China receives a significant amount of oil from Iran. Meanwhile, economic and trade talks between Washington and Beijing began Sunday in Paris. The negotiations are expected to be a table-setting event for the summit between Trump and China's leader, Xi Jinping.
A record-breaking blizzard is blanketing Wisconsin, Iowa, and Minnesota, the Dakotas, as well as parts of Michigan. From member station WUWM, Mayan Silver reports.
In a large part of the Central Plains through the Upper Great Lakes region, there's heavy snowfall, dangerously high winds, and whiteout conditions. Meteorologist Taylor Patterson with the National Weather Service says it's not often you see such a large area experiencing a blizzard.
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Chapters
7 chapters
1
What is the main topic discussed in this episode?
0:00–0:04
2
What recent actions has President Trump taken regarding Middle East oil?
0:04–0:57
3
How are Nordic leaders responding to U.S.-Israeli strikes against Iran?
0:57–1:17
4
What updates are there on voter registration deadlines for the upcoming primaries?
1:17–2:11
5
What impact is the record-breaking blizzard having in the Midwest?
2:11–2:37
6
What are the latest developments in the trial against social media companies?
2:37–4:40
7
How is the Trump administration affecting transgender troops in the military?
4:40–5:04