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What did President Trump say about his economic policies and oil prices in Las Vegas?
Live from NPR News, I'm Giles Snyder. Las Vegas today, President Trump touted his economic policies ahead of the midterm elections. The president largely held to his standard messaging as his approval rating continues to slide. Here's NPR's Danielle Kurtzleben.
Trump emphasized his no-tax-on-tips policy, which allows a worker to deduct up to $25,000 in tips on their income taxes. That was passed last year as a part of the spending package known as the One Big Beautiful Bill. He also talked about the price of oil, which has been elevated since the start of the war in Iran, but has fallen from its peak in the spring. Trump acknowledged, however, that it could rise again.
We may have to send it up again. We may have to. You know what happens when we send it up, but we hope we don't have to. But when that oil and gasoline go down, everything else follows.
How are rising oil prices affecting the U.S. economy and Trump’s approval rating?
Amid the higher prices, President Trump's approval rating has slid and is currently just below 40 percent, according to multiple polling aggregators. Danielle Kurtzleben, NPR News.
During his speech in Vegas, President Trump also took aim at progressive Democrats after they scored key victories Tuesday, notably in Michigan. where Abdul El-Sayed narrowly won his primary for an open Senate seat. Michigan Public Radio's Russ McNamara reports on the most expensive Senate race ever.
In the lead-up to Tuesday's primary, establishment-backed congresswoman Haley Stevens did not shy away from taking money from corporate interest groups and the pro-Israel lobby AIPAC. Abdul El-Sayed refused corporate PAC donations, ran a grassroots campaign, and won.
We took on a machine. You're not supposed to be able to beat $70 million of outside spending.
Al-Sayed will likely face a massive gap in outside spending in the general against Republican Mike Rogers. The former congressman did not face a primary challenge after being endorsed by President Trump. For NPR News, I'm Russ McNamara in Detroit.
Why did Abdul El‑Sayed win Michigan’s Senate primary despite massive spending gaps?
A proposed deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz appears to be close. Iran says there has been significant progress in bilateral talks with Oman. There has been no comment from the U.S., but President Trump has said a deal could be announced soon. Federal health officials say cases of cyclosporiasis have now been reported in almost every state. 47. NPR's Maria Godoy reports on the biggest outbreak of the illness on record.
The CDC says 10,468 cases of cyclospora infection have been confirmed through laboratory testing since early May. That's a jump of more than 3,700 cases since last week. The agency says it's aware of more than 12,000 additional cases nationwide. that still have to be confirmed by labs. Officials in Missouri and Arkansas confirmed to NPR that their states have been added to a multi-state cluster of cyclosporiasis cases linked to contaminated iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms. The CDC says more than 500 people across the U.S.
What progress is being made on reopening the Strait of Hormuz with Iran and Oman?
have been hospitalized and two people have died. Maria Godoy, NPR News.
And you're listening to NPR News. The government in Puerto Rico will begin rationing water this week, cutting service to more than half a million of the island's residents. National Guard will help distribute drinking water as the U.S. territory copes with its worst drought in more than a decade. NPR's Adrian Florido is in San Juan.
So little rain has fallen this summer that key reservoirs have run nearly dry. Governor Jennifer Gonzalez says that starting Friday, the public water utility will start cutting service to parts of the capital, San Juan, and neighboring cities. People's taps will go dry on a schedule, 48 hours with water, then 48 hours without, until reservoirs are restored. But that could be weeks or longer.
How extensive is the current cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to contaminated lettuce?
Forecasters expect no significant rainfall for the Caribbean islands in the short term. It's just the latest of Puerto Rico's water troubles. Many people have already been coping with and protesting intermittent service for months. caused by cracks in aging pipes that supply urban areas. Adrian Flerido, NPR News, San Juan, Puerto Rico.
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Chapters
6 chapters
1
What did President Trump say about his economic policies and oil prices in Las Vegas?
0:00–0:50
2
How are rising oil prices affecting the U.S. economy and Trump’s approval rating?
0:50–1:52
3
Why did Abdul El‑Sayed win Michigan’s Senate primary despite massive spending gaps?
1:52–2:52
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What progress is being made on reopening the Strait of Hormuz with Iran and Oman?
2:52–3:39
5
How extensive is the current cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to contaminated lettuce?
3:39–4:25
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Why is Puerto Rico beginning water rationing and what will the schedule look like?
4:25–5:04