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What are the latest developments in the Iran war and its impact on gas prices?
Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Ryland Barton. The Iran war has disrupted energy markets for more than 10 weeks, and now President Trump tells CBS News that he wants to temporarily suspend the gas tax. NPR's Danielle Kurtzleben reports on Trump's latest response to surging gasoline prices.
Suspending the gas tax would require an act of Congress. Currently, the tax is 18.3 cents per gallon of gas and 24.3 cents on diesel. The potential suspension is an acknowledgment from the White House of the toll that high gas prices have taken on American consumers. The latest NPR-PBS News Marist poll found that 8 in 10 Americans say gas prices are straining their budgets and that 63 percent say those price increases are Trump's fault. Regular gasoline cost just under $3 per gallon before the U.S. bombed Iran. Now it costs 50 percent more at $4.52, according to AAA.
How are Virginia Democrats responding to the Supreme Court's redistricting ruling?
Danielle Kurtzleben, NPR News, the White House.
And the average price in California is $6.16. After a Virginia court nullified a redistricting referendum that would have given Democrats four more favorable districts in the 2026 midterms, the state's Democrats are asking the U.S. Supreme Court to pause that ruling. Jad Khalil of member station VPM reports.
Democrats in Virginia have been rushing to join an effort to counter a gerrymandering push President Trump started in July. Last month, voters approved the constitutional amendment that would lead to a map with a big advantage for Democrats. But Friday, the Supreme Court of Virginia ruled that the legislature didn't follow the state constitution's amendment process. Meanwhile, Republicans this week in Alabama, Louisiana and South Carolina are taking steps to redistrict at Trump's urging after the Supreme Court weakened protections for minority voters. For NPR News, I'm Jad Khalil in Richmond.
What charges does the California man face for attempting to assassinate President Trump?
The California man accused of trying to assassinate President Trump at the White House Correspondents' Dinner has pleaded not guilty to the charges. As NPR's Ryan Lucas reports, Cole Allen entered his plea at a hearing today in federal court.
The 31-year-old faces four counts, including trying to assassinate the president of the United States. At his arraignment, Allen was in shackles and an orange prison outfit. He stood at the podium as his attorneys entered a plea of not guilty to the charges against him. Prosecutors say Allen traveled from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. by train and booked a room at the same hotel where the White House Correspondents' Dinner takes place. Allen then allegedly tried to storm the dinner with a shotgun and other weapons, but was stopped at the outer perimeter by Secret Service agents. He is scheduled to be back in court in late June. Ryan Lucas, NPR News, Washington.
What is the current state of the housing market in April 2026?
Sales of previously occupied homes were essentially flat in April, another lackluster showing for the housing market during what's traditionally its busiest time of the year. The latest figure fell short of the pace economists were expecting. The national median sales price increased nine-tenths of a percent in April from a year earlier to $417,000. It's NPR. The Supreme Court is leaving access to a widely used abortion pill untouched, at least until Thursday, while the justices consider whether to allow restrictions on the drug, myth of Pristone. The order prevents restrictions on the medication imposed by a federal appeals court from taking effect. For now, women seeking abortions can still visit a doctor remotely and the pill can be mailed to them.
Hundreds of scientists and advocacy groups have signed on to a letter demanding that the Trump administration restore nearly two dozen members of the National Science Board that were fired recently. It's the latest in a number of attacks on science under this administration. NPR's Katie Riddle reports.
What recent actions have scientists taken regarding the National Science Board?
The scientists wrote that this was, quote, one of many actions taken by the current administration that deprives our government of independent apolitical oversight and expert advice, unquote. They went on to warn that its impacts would extend beyond science into health care and technology.
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Chapters
6 chapters
1
What are the latest developments in the Iran war and its impact on gas prices?
0:00–0:53
2
How are Virginia Democrats responding to the Supreme Court's redistricting ruling?
0:53–1:48
3
What charges does the California man face for attempting to assassinate President Trump?
1:48–2:38
4
What is the current state of the housing market in April 2026?
2:38–3:38
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What recent actions have scientists taken regarding the National Science Board?
3:38–4:33
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What should we expect from the upcoming Men's Soccer World Cup?
4:33–5:02