Israel And Iran Pull Back, Primaries In Four States, Trump's Election Fraud Claims
6/9/202612 min
Israel and Iran both pulled back after trading missile fire at the urging of President Trump, but each side is setting conditions that could quickly reignite the fighting and derail U.S. efforts towards a deal with Iran.
It's primary day in Maine, Nevada, North Dakota, and South Carolina, with Maine Democrats picking a candidate to challenge longtime Senator Susan Collins in a race critical to control of the Senate and South Carolina offering another test of President Trump's endorsement power.
And California is still counting votes almost a week after election day, drawing fraud claims without evidence from President Trump in what voting experts warn could be a preview of how he responds to the midterms.
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(0:00) Introduction
(01:59) Israel And Iran Pull Back
(05:47) Primaries In Four States
(09:27) Trump's Election Fraud Claims
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First 90 secondsLeila Fadel· Host0:00
[intro music] At the urging of President Trump, Israel and Iran put attacks on hold again, at least for now.
Michel Martin· Host0:07
Both sides are setting conditions that could send them right back to war, but the president is saying again that a deal with Iran is close at hand. Is it?
Leila Fadel· Host0:15
I'm Leila Fadel, that's Michelle Martin, and this is Up First from NPR News. [music] Voters head to the polls today in four states. In Maine, Democrats are picking a candidate to take on Senator Susan Collins in a midterm race that could decide control of the Senate, while South Carolina's primary will be another test of how much weight Trump's endorsement carries.
Michel Martin· Host0:37
And California election officials are still counting ballots a week after Election Day. President Trump is calling the delay evidence of fraud without providing any evidence. Election experts predict Trump will repeat that claim in November if Republicans lose. Stay with us. We'll give you news you need to start your day.
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