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What did the Trump administration say about the recent strikes on Iran?
Live from NPR News in Washington DC, I'm Dale Wilman. Members of President Trump's administration briefed senators Thursday on the U.S. strikes against Iran last weekend. Reaction to the briefing fell primarily along party lines, with Republicans defending the strikes and Trump's assessment that Iran's nuclear program was destroyed. But Democrats, including Chris Murphy of Connecticut, say that's a bit of an exaggeration.
Uh but uh the e the uh a allegations uh that we have obliterated their program uh just don't seem to Uh, stand up to reason. Uh so I obviously can't share any of the details from this briefing, but um I I just do not think the president was telling
the truth.
How is the U.S. planning to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza and what challenges are emerging?
Some Republicans meanwhile say they were comforted by the briefing. After bombing Iranian facilities last week, and President Trump said US officials would meet with Iran next week, but it's unclear if or when that meeting will happen or what would be discussed. We have more on that from NPR's Daniel Kurtzlapen.
Asked about a meeting with Iran, press Secretary Caroline Levitt referenced Middle East Special Envoy Steve Whitkoff.
We don't have anything scheduled as of now, but I spoke to our special envoy Whitkoff at length this morning, and I can assure all of you we continue to be in close communication with the Iranians and through our intermediaries as well. Levit added that the US is
committed to diplomacy and wants Iran to agree to a quote non-enrichment civil nuclear program. In addition, Witkoff has said in recent days that he's hopeful the Abraham Accords established in Trump's first term will expand to include more countries. Those agreements aimed to normalize relations between Israel and some Arab states. Danielle Kurtzleiban, NPR News, The White House.
The Trump administration says it will start funding a controversial aid program in Gaza, and the US is calling others to join in too, arguing that the new system prevents Hamas from benefiting from international aid.
What are the latest developments on the U.S. stock market and Wall Street performance?
And Pierre's Michelle Kellerman reports.
State Department spokesman Tommy Piggott says the administration has approved thirty million dollars in funding for the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, which he says is a creative solution to the hunger crisis in Gaza.
We want to see aid reach the people of Gaza. The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation has delivered forty-six million meals. We've seen that. We want to see that food being delivered.
The UN has described the new distribution sites as death traps as Palestinians come under fire while trying to approach them. Israel has paused almost all other aid into Gaza. Asked if the US is pushing Israel to reopen aid routes, Piggett said the US wants other countries to fund this new operation. Michelle Kellaman, NPR News, the State Department.
How might cryptocurrency be used as collateral for mortgage loans under the new FHFA order?
Wall Street had a good day on Friday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average closed up four hundred four points while the Nasdaq was up one hundred ninety four points, and the SP five hundred closed up forty eight points. You're listening to NPR News from Washington. Police in South Korea have arrested six Americans and say they were trying to send plastic bottles filled with rice, U.S. dollar bills, and Bibles toward North Korea by sea. Police say they hope the bottles would float north with the currents, they're being investigated for violating a public safety law. The head of the federal agency that oversees Fannie Mae and Freddie Mack has ordered the mortgage giants to make a proposal to consider cryptocurrency as an asset when assessing single family home loans.
And as MPR's Laura Wamsley reports, the order could have a broader impact on the banking world.
William Poulte, who leads the Federal Housing Finance Agency, said the order is quote in keeping with President Trump's vision to make the United States the crypto capital of the world. Crypto holdings have not typically been considered in the mortgage risk assessment process for loans sold to Fannie and Freddie unless the crypto is converted to US dollars before closing.
Why is Uruguay experiencing a historic cold snap and what is being done for the unhoused?
The order directs Fannie and Freddie to consider ways to mitigate risk and adjust for crypto's market volatility.
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Chapters
5 chapters
1
What did the Trump administration say about the recent strikes on Iran?
0:00–0:47
2
How is the U.S. planning to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza and what challenges are emerging?
0:47–1:59
3
What are the latest developments on the U.S. stock market and Wall Street performance?
1:59–2:46
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How might cryptocurrency be used as collateral for mortgage loans under the new FHFA order?
2:46–3:51
5
Why is Uruguay experiencing a historic cold snap and what is being done for the unhoused?
3:51–4:38