Trump Threatens to Bomb Iran’s Power Plants, Bridges

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What is the main topic discussed in this episode?

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Alex Ossola 0:31
Here's your midday brief for Wednesday, July 22nd.

How did President Trump threaten to target Iran’s power plants and bridges?

Alex Ossola 0:36
I'm Alex Osola for The Wall Street Journal. President Trump says the U.S. will bomb Iranian bridges and power plants for every attack Iran makes on ships in the Strait of Hormuz. The president has also warned that U.S.

What did Trump say about striking Iran’s Pickaxe Mountain site?

Alex Ossola 0:48
military forces would likely strike Iran's Pickaxe Mountain. It's an underground site where Israel believes Iran has buried nuclear enrichment centrifuges.

How would proposed 100% tariffs affect generic drug makers and supply chains?

Alex Ossola 0:57
Meanwhile, shares of European and Asian companies that make generic drugs are falling after President Trump proposed tariffs on generic medicines. Trump says drug makers will have two years to move their drug manufacturing to the U.S., and if they don't, they'll face tariffs of 100 percent starting in August 2028.

Why are analysts skeptical about moving generic drug manufacturing to the U.S.?

Alex Ossola 1:14
Analysts said generic drug makers would find it difficult to move production to the U.S. And a group of landlords has filed a lawsuit seeking to overturn New York City's new rent freeze on rent-stabilized apartments.

What is the legal challenge to New York City’s rent freeze backed by Mayor Mamdani?

Alex Ossola 1:26
The rent freeze was one of New York Mayor Zoran Mamdani's signature campaign issues. The lawsuit says that Mamdani improperly influenced the Rent Guidelines Board's vote for a freeze. The mayor's office didn't immediately respond to a request for comment. The Rent Guidelines Board declined to comment. Heads up, an artificial intelligence tool helped us make this episode by creating summaries that were based on WSJ reporting and then reviewed and adapted by an editor. And we have a lot more coverage on the WSJ's What's News. Listen and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.
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Savvy investors understand consistent growth is built on scale, resilience, and trust. For more than 60 years, Medline has proven this, driven by an unrelenting commitment to their customers. Today, Medline is proudly NASDAQ-listed and is the largest provider of medical-surgical products and supply chain solutions serving all points of care. With a focus on what healthcare needs next, Medline strives to make healthcare run better. See how Medline is woven throughout healthcare and learn more at Medline.com.

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