Loading summary
Transcript17 lines
- [00:00]
NPR Sponsor Announcer
This message comes from NPR's sponsor, Shopify. No idea where to sell? Shopify puts you in control of every sales channel. It is the commerce platform revolutionizing millions of businesses worldwide. Whether you're a garage entrepreneur or IPO ready, Shopify is the only tool you need to start, run and grow your business without the struggle. Once you've reached your audience, Shopify has the Internet's best converting checkout to help you turn them from browsers to buyers. Go to Shopify.com NPR to take your business to the next level today.
- [00:29]
Korva Coleman
Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Korva Coleman. President Trump says the US Military is going to start enforcing a blockade in the Strait of Hormuz at the mouth of the Persian Gulf. He says this will start in about three hours. The action comes as talks between the US And Iran failed over the weekend. These were held in Pakistan. Flying back to Washington yesterday, Trump criticized Iran over the failure of the talks.
- [00:52]
President Donald Trump
I think Iran is in very bad shape. I think they're very desperate. We had a meeting that lasted 21 hours. We understand the situation better than anybody and Iran's in very bad shape.
- [01:05]
Korva Coleman
President Trump says he is not worried about a supply of crude oil for the US Meanwhile, French President Emmanuel Macron says France and Britain are organizing a conference to help find ways to restore navigation through the strait. Writing online today, Macron says he is calling for a peaceful multinational mission that is not part of the warring parties. He he says this should be set up as soon as circumstances allow. Some Americans are voicing concern about rising costs tied to the conflict with Iran, including in parts of the Midwest. NPR's Windsor Johnston reports. Others say they support the president's approach even as economic uncertainty grows.
- [01:46]
Windsor Johnston
The war has pushed up inflation in the US Driven in part by higher fuel prices. Chad Guard, a baker in Chesterton, Indiana, says he doesn't see the benefit.
- [01:57]
Chad Guard
The cost of everything that we do is going up, up, and the income for everything that we do is going down.
- [02:02]
Windsor Johnston
Americans appear divided, with some backing the Trump administration strategy despite economic concerns. But for others, the impact is hitting closer to home. Aaron Klug is a fourth generation farmer in Indiana.
- [02:16]
Aaron Klug
It seems good for billionaires, but as like a low man on the totem pole, we don't need this.
- [02:22]
Windsor Johnston
Analysts say as long as tensions remain high, the cost of moving oil is likely to stay elevated, adding pressure to prices at home. Windsor Johnston, NPR News.
- [02:31]
Korva Coleman
A new poll finds that a majority of local election officials in the US Say they're planning for potential disruptions to their work in this year's midterm elections. NPR's Miles Parks reports. Many officials say they are specifically planning for federal government involvement.
- [02:49]
Miles Parks
More than two thirds of local voting officials say they're preparing for some sort of disruption to this year's midterms. That's according to a new survey from the Brennan center for Justice. Those disruptions could come in many forms, but it's clear local officials are think about interacting with a federal government that's led by President Trump. Close to half of the officials said they're preparing for federal election observers or monitors to their processes, and roughly a third said they're preparing for requests to access their voting machines, something experts say could be illegal. That scenario has been front of mind after the FBI raided an elections office in Fulton County, Georgia, earlier this year. Miles Parks, NPR News, Washington.
- [03:26]
Korva Coleman
You're listening to npr. The Manhattan district attorney's office says it's opening an investigation into a sexual assault claim against California Democratic Congressman Eric Swalwell. Yesterday, the congressman suspended his campaign for California governor after allegations of sexual misconduct came to light. One of the allegations is that Swalwell allegedly assaulted a woman in a New York City hotel. Swalwell has denied accusations of inappropriate sexual behavior, but did say he was sorry for mistakes in judgment. Golfer Rory McIlroy is celebrating back to back wins at the Masters. As Steve Futterman reports from Augusta, Georgia. McIlroy is the fourth person to win the prestigious green jacket two years in a row.
- [04:13]
Steve Futterman
When he sank a short putt on the 18th hole, Rory McIlroy joined legendary golfers Jack Nicklaus, Tiger woods and Nick Faldo as the only back to back Masters champion. He beat American Scottie Scheffler by one stroke. McIlroy had long struggled to win the Masters. Last year, in his 17th try, he finally did it. He found it ironic that he's now done it twice.
- [04:37]
Rory McIlroy
You know, I've waited so long to win the Masters and all of a sudden I win two in a row.
- [04:41]
Steve Futterman
The final round wasn't without its struggles. McElroy began tied for the lead, but several times fell behind before coming back to win. When it was over, he greeted his parents, who flew in from Northern Ireland. For NPR News, I'm Steve Futterman in Augusta, Georgia.
- [04:57]
Korva Coleman
The WNBA holds its annual draft tonight. Some draft stars will include UCLA center Lauren Betts. I'm Korva Coleman, NPR News.
- [05:09]
NPR Sponsor Announcer
This message comes from takeoff by IXL, the K5 core math curriculum that continuously differentiates learning everything teachers need to personalize instruction is on Takeoff's digital platform learn more at takeoffbyixl. Com.