JD Vance makes his big pitch to the GOP base
Summary
Apple News Today covers the GOP midterm convention in Dallas, where VP JD Vance rallied the base and Trump closed the event, highlighting the party's complex dynamic. The episode marks the 25th anniversary of 9/11, featuring a journalist’s account of delayed health diagnoses from toxic air and new city documents on the response. Additionally, it reports on the Middle East conflict spreading to Yemen, with Houthi control of a key port threatening the Bab al-Mandab strait and oil prices. Other stories include the Supreme Court blocking a new Missouri map, Jimmy Kimmel moving an interview to Y…
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Show intro and today's headlines
GOP convention: Vance rallies base in Dallas
Vance urges fence-sitters to back Republicans
Vance's 2028 prospects and Trump's presence
Political challenge: Trump's low approval vs. mobilization
Vulnerable candidates and final sprint to midterms
25th anniversary of 9/11: Growing victim count
Toxic air exposure and delayed health diagnoses
WTC Health Program enrollment and survivor guilt
NYC mayor releases 9/11 documents; memorial events
Middle East war: Houthi seizure of Yemeni port
Market fears over Bab al-Mandab strait
Iran-Houthi coordination and US military support
Supreme Court blocks Missouri redistricting map
Jimmy Kimmel moves interview to YouTube over FCC threats
US Open late-night finishes and tennis schedule
Outro and featured 9/11 photo essay
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