Project Freedom Paused, Ohio & Indiana Primary Results, Poll Shows Dems Advantage
5/6/202613 min
President Trump claims “great progress” toward an agreement with Iran as he ended the short-lived U.S. effort to escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz, while keeping the naval blockade in place and Secretary of State Marco Rubio declaring combat operations over.
In Indiana, several Republican state senators who defied President Trump on redistricting lost their primaries last night, while Ohio saw stronger-than-expected Democratic turnout in its primary election.
A new poll shows Democrats leading Republicans by 10 points in the generic congressional ballot with significantly higher voter enthusiasm six months before the midterms.
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Today’s episode of Up First was edited by Rebekah Metzler, Megan Pratz, Dana Farrington, Mohamad ElBardicy and Arezou Rezvani.
It was produced by Ziad Buchh and Nia Dumas.
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(0:00) Introduction
(01:51) Project Freedom Paused
(05:32) Ohio & Indiana Primary Results
(09:06) Poll Shows Dems Advantage
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First 90 secondsA Martinez· Host0:00
[gentle music] President Trump paused the U.S. operation to reopen the Strait of Hormuz just two days after it started.
Leila Fadel· Host0:07
He cited, quote, "Great progress towards a deal with Iran," and his secretary of state says combat operations are over. Are they?
A Martinez· Host0:14
I'm A Martinez. That's Leila Fadel, and this is Up First from NPR News. [upbeat music] In Indiana, several Republican state senators who defied President Trump on redistricting lost their primary. So what do the results say about Trump's hold on the Republican Party?
Leila Fadel· Host0:30
And a new poll shows Democrats with a significant edge to gain control of Congress six months ahead of the midterm elections. The economy has been the key issue, and with gas prices up, how much trouble are Republicans in? Stay with us. We'll give you the news you need to start your day.
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