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What is Secretary Marco Rubio's role in the ongoing conflict in the Middle East?
Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Windsor Johnston. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is meeting with Arab leaders whose countries were hit by Iran during the war. NPR's Aya Batraoui reports Rubio is presenting an interim agreement to end the conflict negotiated by the U.S. and Iran.
Rubio's in Abu Dhabi meeting with the ruler of the United Arab Emirates before stops in Kuwait and Bahrain. All three countries host U.S. troops and have been targeted by Iranian missiles and drones, including during the past months of ceasefire. but they weren't consulted on the U.S.-Israeli decision to launch the war. Now Rubio tells reporters in the UAE that he's in the Gulf to listen, quote, more than we are to talk.
We want to hear. We want to hear their thoughts, especially in the aftermath of this weekend in Switzerland, and make sure that their views are taken into account in every decision that we make because they're our partners.
That meeting in Switzerland between the U.S. and Iran concluded with the U.S. temporarily lifting oil sanctions as Iran reopens the Strait of Hormuz. Rubio's regional tour does not include a stop in Israel, which is opposed to ceasefires with Iran, and in Lebanon.
How are U.S. lawmakers responding to President Trump's war powers regarding Iran?
President Trump is heading to Capitol Hill today to meet with Senate Republicans a day after lawmakers voted to limit his war powers in Iran. The Senate joined the House yesterday in approving a resolution aimed at restricting the president's ability to pursue further military action against Tehran without congressional approval. NPR's Eric McDaniel reports the measure reflects growing concerns among lawmakers about the conflict and Trump's interim deal to end it.
Congress has the power to declare war and regulate military conflict. It hasn't been able to do that, though, for the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran. The Trump administration hasn't asked for approval or a declaration of war in contravention of the law. This resolution is not legally binding and not likely to change President Trump's behavior. But the message is clear. A majority of lawmakers, including a handful of Republicans, disapprove of the Iran war, as does a large majority of the American public. This vote comes as Vice President Vance is hashing out the details of an agreement to end the war, the initial terms of which have been roundly rebuked by members of both parties. Eric McDaniel, NPR News, Washington.
The results of New York's primary elections are raising fresh questions about the future of the Democratic Party after progressive candidates scored a number of victories yesterday. Steve Kestenbaum reports the outcome is being viewed as an early test of New York City Mayor Zoran Mamdani's political influence.
Mamdani is stumped heavily for Claire Valdez. She's a state assembly member.
What implications do New York's primary election results have for the Democratic Party?
She was declared the winner in Brooklyn's 7th congressional district. That seat is being vacated by retiring Representative Nydia Velazquez. The candidates backed by Mamdani were highly critical of Israel's actions in Gaza. That includes former New York City Comptroller Brad Lander. He's a close friend of the mayor, and he had a big win over incumbent Congressman Dan Goldman.
At Steve Kestenbaum reporting, this is NPR News in Washington. Russian President Vladimir Putin says Ukrainian drone strikes are aimed at undermining the country's solidarity for the war in Ukraine.
How is Russian President Vladimir Putin addressing Ukrainian drone strikes?
NPR's Charles Mains reports Putin's comments come nearly a week after Ukraine struck Moscow.
It was the largest and most destructive hit on the capital since Russia launched its mass invasion of Ukraine more than four years ago. Yet Putin didn't address the issue directly. Instead, in remarks to military graduates, Putin called on the Defense Ministry to minimize Ukrainian drone strikes on civilian infrastructure. Putin said the goal of the Ukrainian attacks was to divide a Russian society that the Kremlin leader maintains is still united behind the war effort. Putin also insisted Russian forces were continuing to make steady advances on all fronts in Ukraine, a claim at odds with Western intelligence assessments showing heavy Russian losses and incremental battlefield gains at best.
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Chapters
6 chapters
1
What is Secretary Marco Rubio's role in the ongoing conflict in the Middle East?
0:00–1:06
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How are U.S. lawmakers responding to President Trump's war powers regarding Iran?
1:06–2:33
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What implications do New York's primary election results have for the Democratic Party?
2:33–3:09
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How is Russian President Vladimir Putin addressing Ukrainian drone strikes?
3:09–4:08
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What recent court ruling affects immigration arrests in the U.S.?
4:08–4:50
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What is the current state of Asian stock markets?
4:50–5:04