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Korva Coleman (0:18)
In Washington, I'm Korva Coleman. Former Vice President Dick Cheney has died at the age of 84. According to his family, Cheney was chief of staff to President Ford, a Wyoming congressman, and defense secretary to President George H.W. bush. And Cheney served two terms as vice president under George W. Bush, with whom he was believed to have great influence. In a 2004 interview, Cheney said he was merely a top staffer for Bush.
Dick Cheney (archival audio) (0:43)
My job is to offer advice, which I do, to take on assignments, which he gives me, which I do. But I say I'm there specifically to serve him in any way I can and not worry a lot about what my public image might be. Or am I warm and fuzzy? Or am I perceived as the tough guy? I really don't worry about that.
Korva Coleman (1:04)
Cheney was a leading advocate for the invasion of Iraq, which was based on faulty intelligence about weapons of mass destruction. Iraq did not possess them. It's election Day. Turnout is expected to be high in New York City as voters choose a new mayor. Democratic Socialist Zoran Mamdani has been the frontrunner, but NPR's Brian Mann reports President Trump is backing Mamdani's chief rival, former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo.
Brian Mann (1:30)
Mamdani's volunteers have fanned out across New York, pushing a big turnout for the Democratic candidate. Mamdani's movement has captured the imagination, especially of younger voters here. Cuomo, once a leading Democrat, is attempting a comeback as an independent. A sexual harassment scandal derailed Cuomo's political career, leading him to resign as governor in 2021. There is a Republican in this race, Curtis Sliwa. But in a last minute move, Trump endorsed Cuomo, saying a vote for Sliwa is effectively a vote for Mamdani. Trump falsely claimed Mamdani is a communist and threatened to limit federal funds for New York City if he's elected. Mamdani has promised to focus on making New York City more affordable. If elected, he'll be the city's first Muslim mayor. Brian Mann, NPR News, New York.
Korva Coleman (2:13)
The Trump administration says it will restart SNAP food benefits, but only at half the usual amount. NPR's Windsor Johnston reports on how the decision is hurting low income families, especially those with children.