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Why are U.S. long‑range attack missiles running low in the Iran war?
Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Windsor Johnston. Stockpiles of U.S. missiles are running low as the war with Iran enters its sixth month. NPR's Kat Lansdorf reports the Army has used up most of its long-range attack missiles.
It's all classified. The Pentagon doesn't give out the numbers of missiles that have been used. We do know that there have been more than 15,000 Iranian targets hit during this war. Many of those have been in the massive US airstrikes that the US was carrying out earlier. Now, we should note that many senior military officials and analysts believe that the US does have sufficient supply of offensive weapons for now, despite those shortages I just mentioned. One of the concerns with running low on these precision missiles is that it takes years to replenish them.
That's NPR's Kat Lonsdorff reporting.
How did Saudi Aramco’s profits surge despite the Middle‑East conflict?
President Trump on Tuesday said a deal over the Strait of Hormuz could come as soon as today. The world's largest oil company says it's seen a 33 percent increase in profits since April. Saudi Arabia's Aramco announced the earnings in a statement on Tuesday. NPR's Hadil Al-Shanti reports this comes despite escalations in the Middle East.
Saudi Arabia's oil company Aramco said it earned a profit of $33.4 billion in adjusted net income in April through June. That's up from $25.2 billion in the same quarter last year. It's one of Aramco's largest quarterly profits in almost four years. Many oil companies have benefited from the war with Iran as it has driven energy prices up. Aramco had to find alternative ways to route its oil shipments as the war affected the Strait of Hormuz. It used pipelines on the Red Sea and exported millions of barrels of oil a day. But now the Red Sea route is at risk as Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis declared a blockade on Saudi ships.
What does the contested Michigan Democratic Senate primary reveal about the party’s direction?
Hadil Al-Shalchi, NPR News, Istanbul.
There's still no winner in Michigan's heavily contested Democratic Senate primary. Congresswoman Haley Stevens, a moderate, is trailing her progressive opponent as ballots continue to be counted. Colin Jackson of the Michigan Public Radio Network reports.
Stevens' race against former public health official Abdul El-Sayed was one of the most contested primaries in the country. Nationally, some viewed it as a test of how a moderate campaign would fare against progressive politics in a purple state. Democrats see winning Michigan as key to taking back the U.S. Senate. Stevens had the establishment's support and says Democrats need to be ready for the general election.
Why is Ohio Rep. Max Miller under a House Ethics investigation and what are his defenses?
Republicans are going to do everything they can to throw... All the dirt, all the mud, the kitchen sink had ash. Outside spending was a major factor in this race. Stevens received upwards of $60 million in ad support from groups including the pro-Israel lobby, AIPAC. I'm Collin Jackson in Detroit.
This is NPR News. Embattled Ohio Republican Congressman Max Miller is under investigation by the House Ethics Committee after asking the panel to review allegations made by his former wife. NPR's Claudia Grisales reports Miller has released a video statement and supporting documents denying the claims.
What led North Carolina Rep. Chuck Edwards to end his congressional bid?
In a statement on X, Miller says he is seeking the ethics probe to clear his name in connection with accusations of abuse. Those allegations were made by Miller's ex-wife, Emily Moreno, the daughter of Ohio GOP Senator Bernie Moreno. On Sunday, Miller posted an extended video statement and trove of documents to defend against the claims. However, the documents included sensitive images of the couple's minor child that his legal team has said were inadvertently shared. Following that effort, Senator Moreno said Miller, who was in a tough re-election fight, was not fit to serve. The matter has divided Republicans in Congress, but time is running out for Miller and for the party to decide whether he stays in the race.
How might Abdul El‑Sayed’s Michigan Senate win shape the upcoming midterm elections?
Claudia DeSales, NPR News.
North Carolina Republican Congressman Chuck Edwards is ending his bid for another term in Congress. Edwards announced on social media that after what he called much prayer and reflection, he's withdrawing from the race but will serve out the rest of his current term.
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Chapters
6 chapters
1
Why are U.S. long‑range attack missiles running low in the Iran war?
0:00–0:51
2
How did Saudi Aramco’s profits surge despite the Middle‑East conflict?
0:51–1:52
3
What does the contested Michigan Democratic Senate primary reveal about the party’s direction?
1:52–2:34
4
Why is Ohio Rep. Max Miller under a House Ethics investigation and what are his defenses?
2:34–3:21
5
What led North Carolina Rep. Chuck Edwards to end his congressional bid?
3:21–4:06
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How might Abdul El‑Sayed’s Michigan Senate win shape the upcoming midterm elections?
4:06–5:04