Trump Rejects Iran's Ceasefire, UK Foiled Plot On US Base, Trump Press Corps Fight
Summary
NPR's Up First examines the stalled US-Iran ceasefire negotiations, noting that oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz remain below pre-war levels. The episode also covers a foiled terror plot near a UK air base used for strikes on Iran and the political fallout from Trump's ongoing conflict with major media outlets. Additionally, the show discusses the administration's controversial pocket rescission of $810 million in approved spending, which has drawn legal and political criticism.
Topics discussed
Intro: Trump rejects Iran ceasefire proposal
Headlines: UK foils terror plot, Trump vs media
Sponsorship: Capital One and Nature Conservancy
Interview: Iran war status, Hormuz, and Houthi conflict
UK terror plot investigation near RAF Fairford
Trump media ban, CNN exclusion, and spending cuts
Sunday Story: Democratic clergy candidates
Outro and production credits
Sponsorship: Midi Health menopause care
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