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Michel Martin on Up First from NPR
Saudi Arabia says Houthi attacks from Yemen killed at least 20 people at its airports in the past week, including 13 people killed and more than 300 wounded in Saturday’s strike on a passenger terminal. The Houthis, backed by Iran, say the attacks retaliate for Saudi airstrikes in Yemen. Riyadh Airport has been shut, testing Saudi security and economic plans.Michel Martin on Up First from NPR
The Trump administration lifted sanctions on Russian diesel imposed after Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, and President Trump described a plan to import millions of tons over time. Trump blamed Ukrainian attacks on Russian oil refineries for higher US gas prices, while Mara Liasson said the Iran war is driving prices and the change is unlikely to immediately lower diesel costs.Michel Martin on Up First from NPR
President Trump is urging Ukraine to hold wartime elections and remove President Volodymyr Zelensky, blaming him for failing to end the war. Ukrainian officials oppose outside decisions on Ukraine’s leadership, while polls show most Ukrainians oppose elections during the war and Zelensky says Russia attacked a Kharkiv power plant after Trump announced an energy ceasefire.Mara Liasson on Up First from NPR
With about three weeks before election day, Republicans remain on defense despite substantial funds, concentrating about two-thirds of spending in states and districts Donald Trump won by more than 10 points in 2024. Polling and NPR focus groups found voters want Trump to lower prices rather than pursue personal grievances, while a federal court temporarily blocked some taxpayer-funded campaign ads.