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Why did the Senate reject the resolution to require congressional approval for a US‑Iran conflict?
Live from NPR News in Washington DC, I'm Dale Wilman. The Senate voted down a resolution Friday that was sponsored by Democrats. It was intended to require President Trump to get congressional approval before any future US military action in the conflict between Israel and Iran. As M Pier Salina Moore reports, it comes a little less than a week after Trump authorized an airstrike on some of Iran's nuclear facilities.
Senator Tim Kane of Virginia introduced the resolution. He's one of several Democrats who have criticized how Trump handled the attack, arguing the president did not alert top Democratic lawmakers beforehand and needs the authorization of Congress. The result today was expected. Most Republicans have rallied around Trump. House Speaker Mike Johnson called the effort a moot point in light of the current ceasefire between Iran and Israel. This isn't the only time a president hasn't alerted Congress before taking military action. An authorization for use of military force hasn't been passed since the Iraq war. Elaina Moore, NPR News, the Capital.
What is President Trump’s rationale for suspending trade talks with Canada over the digital services tax?
President Trump said Friday that he's suspending trade talks with Canada. He's angry over the country's plan to continue with attacks on technology firms. Most of those firms are based in the US.
We have all the cards. We have all every single one. We don't want to do anything bad. But uh they have uh economically we have Such power over Canada. I'd rather not use it. But they did something with our tech companies today trying to copy Europe. You know, they copied Europe. It's not gonna work out well for Europe either.
How did federal judges rule on Trump’s executive order against the law firm Sussman Godfrey?
Canada's digital services tax applies to businesses that engage with online users in Canada, Trump calls the tax egregious. A federal judge has struck down President Trump's executive order against the law firm of Sussman Godfrey. This is now the fourth time out of four efforts that a court has permanently blocked one of Trump's punitive actions against an elite law firm. NPR's Ryan Lucas reports.
In her ruling, US District Judge Lauren Ali Khan says Trump's order against Sussman Godfrey is quote unconstitutional from beginning to end, and she permanently blocked it. She is the fourth judge to rule on one of Trump's executive orders targeting an elite law firm. And she is now the fourth judge to permanently strike one down. All four of the judges found Trump's punitive measures to be unconstitutional and a broad assault on the legal profession. In a statement, Sussman Godfrey called the ruling quote a resounding victory for the rule of law and the right of every American. must be represented by legal counsel without fear of retaliation. All four law firms have fought Trump's executive orders and won legal victories.
Other firms have cut deals with Trump.
What are the allegations about Israeli soldiers firing on Palestinians seeking aid in Gaza?
to avoid or get a reprieve from punishment. Ryan Lucas, NPR News, Washington.
A left-leaning newspaper in Israel has published a story saying Israeli soldiers were ordered to shoot at Palestinians approaching aid sites in Gaza. More than 500 people have been killed while waiting for food in this latest round of aid delivery. Israel has denied the claim, but witnesses have accused Israeli troops of firing on the crowds. You're listening to NPR News from Washington. A new supersized box set contains a trove of unreleased music by one of the biggest names in rock and roll, more from NPR's Stephen Thompson.
If the Bruce Springsteen fans near life seem unusually preoccupied today, there's a reason. The singer just released a box set containing seven previously unreleased albums. Tracks 2, The Lost Albums, assembles more than 80 previously unreleased songs, spanning from 1983, shortly before the release of his classic bestseller Born in the USA, to 2018.
During that thirty-five year stretch, Springsteen released twelve studio albums. Now in one fell swoop, the rock and roll Hall of Famer just got a whole lot more prolific.
What new unreleased material is included in Bruce Springsteen’s massive box‑set release?
Steven Thompson, NPR News.
The Republican led Senate Friday blocked a Democratic effort to stop the Trump administration from using further military force against Iran.
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Chapters
5 chapters
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Why did the Senate reject the resolution to require congressional approval for a US‑Iran conflict?
0:00–1:00
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What is President Trump’s rationale for suspending trade talks with Canada over the digital services tax?
1:00–1:29
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How did federal judges rule on Trump’s executive order against the law firm Sussman Godfrey?
1:29–2:32
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What are the allegations about Israeli soldiers firing on Palestinians seeking aid in Gaza?
2:32–3:51
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What new unreleased material is included in Bruce Springsteen’s massive box‑set release?
3:51–4:38