Trump Calls Iran Strikes a ‘Trifle,’ and the Latest on the Hantavirus Outbreak
5/8/202614 min
Plus, the Friday news quiz.
Here’s what we’re covering:
The Latest on the War in Iran, by The New York Times
House Republican Proposes Bill to Wind Down the Iran War, by Robert Jimison
Israel Says It Killed a Hezbollah Chief Near Beirut, Testing the Truce, by Euan Ward
Hantavirus Response Shows How Trump Cuts Have Compromised U.S. Preparedness, by Apoorva Mandavilli
As U.S. Debt Hits a Worrying Milestone, Washington Barely Notices, by Tony Romm
The Ultimate ‘It’ Spot in Caracas? A Marriott That’s Seen Better Days., by Simon Romero
This Pulitzer-Winning Novel Traps You in One Sentence Forever, hosted by Gilbert Cruz
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Tracy Mumford· Host0:29
[instrumental music] From The New York Times, it's the headlines. I'm Tracy Mumford. Today's Friday, May 8th. Here's what we're covering. After these strikes, is the ceasefire with Iran still on?
Donald Trump· Soundbite0:50
Yeah, it is. It's, uh, they trifled with us today. We blew 'em away. They trifled. I call that a trifle.
Tracy Mumford· Host0:57
President Trump says that the ceasefire between the US and Iran is still in effect, even after the two countries exchanged fire in the Strait of Hormuz yesterday.
Donald Trump· Soundbite1:06
If there's no ceasefire, you're not gonna have to know. You're just gonna have to look at one big glow coming out of Iran.
Tracy Mumford· Host1:12
The president followed his comments up with the threat of more attacks, saying Iran, quote, "Better sign their agreement fast." He was referring to a new deal that's on the table. It's a proposal from the US that would reopen the Strait of Hormuz and end fighting for 30 days while the countries work