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What is the main topic discussed in this episode?
Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Janine Herbst. The U.S.
What military actions did the U.S. take in Iran?
military says it carried out self-defense strikes in southern Iran today. CENTCOM says that included missile launch sites and boats attempting to place mines in the Strait of Hormuz. Meanwhile, President Trump says any peace deal with Iran should include an agreement by more Middle Eastern and Muslim countries to normalize relations with Israel.
What are President Trump's new demands regarding Middle Eastern relations?
NPR's Brian Mann has more.
Most U.S. allies are focused on reopening the Strait of Hormuz and limiting Iran's nuclear program, but writing on his social media platform, Trump added a new demand. It should be mandatory that these countries, at a minimum, simultaneously sign on to the Abraham Accords, Trump said, referring to a diplomatic agreement now in place between Israel, the U.S., and a handful of countries, including Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates. Trump says Egypt, Jordan, Pakistan, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia should also establish full diplomatic relations with Israel.
How do swing state voters perceive the current state of the country?
The proposal comes after months of war sparked by U.S. and Israeli strikes. The former U.S. ambassador to Israel, Dan Shapiro, calls Trump's bid for a sweeping regional diplomatic breakthrough unrealistic. Brian Mann, NPR News.
Members of Congress are in their districts for the long holiday weekend. And as NPR's Tamara Keith reports, they're likely getting an earful from voters.
As part of a new NPR reporting project called Swing Shift, we're regularly talking to a dozen voters in swing states who don't always go for the same party. We asked them for one word or phrase to describe the current state of the country.
To me, that word is chaotic.
What resolution did the United Nations General Assembly adopt on climate change?
Why? Gas prices through the roof.
I would say chaotic.
The state of the country basically is out of control.
Disrepair.
Self-loathing. Frustration.
Hot mess. I want to say at a turning point. The country is so divided.
How is the U.S. responding to the International Court of Justice's climate change opinion?
I'd say divided. Divided.
Every one of those people voted for President Trump at least once. Tamara Keith, NPR News.
The United Nations General Assembly has voted to adopt a resolution agreeing that the world has a legal obligation to address climate change. And here's Julia Simon has more.
Last year, the International Court of Justice issued an advisory opinion saying that countries are obligated to reduce their use of fossil fuels. Burning oil, gas, and coal is the single biggest driver of global warming. With this new U.N. General Assembly vote, 141 countries agreed to back that International Court of Justice opinion.
What changes have been made to federal education grants for career programs?
A few countries voted no, including Saudi Arabia, Russia, Israel, and the United States. The United States is the world's biggest producer of oil and gas. The Trump administration has called climate change a, quote, bogus agenda. Julia Simon, NPR News.
Asian markets are trading lower at this hour. U.S. futures contracts are higher. You're listening to NPR News from Washington. The Education Department says students in short-term career and technical programs can now apply for federal education grants. The Pell Grants are designed to help the country's lowest-income students access schooling beyond high school with the help of federal aid.
What is the outlook for Hollywood's blockbuster season this summer?
They're usually awarded to qualifying students who are pursuing undergraduate degrees or certificates. But under the new rule out this week, that money will also be available for students pursuing workforce training programs – The goal is to address labor shortages in health care and other high-demand industries. Hollywood's blockbuster season starts today, and NPR's Bob Mondello reports the industry is poised to have its best summer since the pandemic.
Hollywood always tries to have something for everyone, sometimes even a couple of somethings. And with Minion 7 and Toy Story 5,
It's good to see them fighting again.
Spider-Man A Brand New Day.
My name is Peter Parker.
And Superman's cousin Supergirl. He sees the good in everyone, and I see the truth. Christopher Nolan's epic The Odyssey. No one could stand between me and home. And Steven Spielberg's latest Close Encounters movie, Disclosure Day.
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Chapters
8 chapters
1
What is the main topic discussed in this episode?
0:01–0:05
2
What military actions did the U.S. take in Iran?
0:05–0:25
3
What are President Trump's new demands regarding Middle Eastern relations?
0:25–0:56
4
How do swing state voters perceive the current state of the country?
0:56–1:36
5
What resolution did the United Nations General Assembly adopt on climate change?
1:36–1:52
6
How is the U.S. responding to the International Court of Justice's climate change opinion?
1:52–2:36
7
What changes have been made to federal education grants for career programs?
2:36–3:16
8
What is the outlook for Hollywood's blockbuster season this summer?
3:16–5:02