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What did the House war‑powers resolution aim to stop about the Iran conflict?
Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Korova Colman. Late last night the House approved a war powers resolution. It would stop President Trump's ability to continue the Iran War without congressional approval. Seven Republicans joined Democrats. This comes as the government released a pair of reports that lay out some of the cost of the U.S. war against Iran. The Pentagon's Inspector General says that through June The war cost at least thirty three billion dollars. NPR's Greg Myrie says the Congressional Budget Office put that number at thirty eight billion dollars through august first.
How much does the Iran war cost according to the Pentagon IG and CBO reports?
One of them comes from the Congressional Budget Office and the other from the Pentagon's Inspector General. And both of these are independent nonpartisan agencies. Both reports detail the extensive damage to U.S. bases and military equipment, like the U.S. naval base in Bahrain. And this is something the Pentagon has really not wanted to talk about. The Pentagon Inspector General said the Iranian strength. Strikes damaged and destroyed, quote, hundreds of buildings and structures at U.S. bases, and it listed eight countries in the region where this has happened.
Why did Rep. Thomas Massey introduce impeachment articles against Defense Secretary Pete Heggseth?
Pierre's Greg Myrie reporting. Meanwhile, Kentucky Republican Congressman Thomas Massey introduced articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Heggseth yesterday. It's over Hegseth's conduct in the Iran War, NPR's Eric McDaniel reports.
It was an unexpected start to the legislative day. Impeaching Peter Brian Hegseth, Secretary of Defense for high crimes and misdemeanors. Congressman Massey long a thorn in the side of the administration is on his way out of office after being primaried by a Trump-backed opponent. Massey alleges that Hegseth has waged the war in Iran illegally, in part because the conflict has not been authorized by Congress. Republicans in theory have enough votes to defeat the proposal, though it could be a complicated vote for house members in swing districts, seen as an approval of an unpopular war that's driving up cost of living. The party also has some attendance problems.
How are investors and the Federal Reserve responding to inflation after the Iran war?
A record number are retiring. Many missed votes Monday night, leaving Democrats at the time with more voting members, Eric McDaniel and Pierre News Washington.
Investors are betting that the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates later today. And PR Scott Horsley reports the central bank is trying to tamp down stubborn inflation.
Inflation has been above the Fed's two percent target for more than five years now. Price hikes accelerated during the spring and summer after the US launched its war against Iran. Raising the Fed's benchmark interest rate won't do much to lower the price of gasoline or diesel fuel, which is surged to an all time high, but it would signal that the central bank is serious about curbing inflation. Expectations for a rate hike jumped after a hawkish speech last month from Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh to an audience in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. Fed policymakers will also update their personal forecast today of where they think prices and interest rates will be going in the months and years ahead.
What sparked Saudi Arabia’s outrage over a drone over Mecca and the broader Yemen conflict?
Scott Horsley in Pair News, Washington.
You're listening to NPR. Saudi Arabia is expressing outrage after it shot down a drone headed for the city of Mecca, that's Islam's holiest city, the birthplace of the Prophet Muhammad. Saudi Arabia is battling Houthi rebels in neighboring Yemen. The Houthis have denied targeting Mecca. They've seized a huge swath of territory in Yemen and overpowered Saudi backed fighters. They've also limited the Saudi government's ability to export crude oil. More musicians are dropping out of the tour with singer Ed Sheeran. This comes after the rapper McLamore was pulled from the tour over pro-Palestinian comments, and PR's Isabella Gomez Sarmiento reports.
Why are multiple artists dropping out of Ed Sheeran’s tour and what does it mean for free speech?
The artists Aaron Rowe, Lucas Graham, and Phineas have all announced they will no longer perform as opening acts for Ed Sheeran's current stadium tour. The group Bioga, who has been touring with Sheerin as his backing band, also announced they will be leaving the tour.
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Chapters
6 chapters
1
What did the House war‑powers resolution aim to stop about the Iran conflict?
0:00–0:34
2
How much does the Iran war cost according to the Pentagon IG and CBO reports?
0:34–1:08
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Why did Rep. Thomas Massey introduce impeachment articles against Defense Secretary Pete Heggseth?
1:08–1:57
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How are investors and the Federal Reserve responding to inflation after the Iran war?
1:57–2:55
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What sparked Saudi Arabia’s outrage over a drone over Mecca and the broader Yemen conflict?
2:55–3:40
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Why are multiple artists dropping out of Ed Sheeran’s tour and what does it mean for free speech?
3:40–4:38