Trump's Crypto Earnings, Democratic Socialists Rising, USA Advances In World Cup
7/2/202613 min
President Trump and his family brought in more than a billion dollars last year, much of it from cryptocurrency ventures that have dwarfed his real estate business and raised questions about potential conflicts of interest.
Democratic socialists scored another big win in Colorado as Melat Kiros upset longtime Congresswoman Diana DeGette in the Democratic primary, the latest in a string of progressive victories that Republicans are already using to paint the whole party as too extreme.
And the U.S. men’s team advanced to the World Cup round of 16 with their first knockout win in 24 years against Bosnia-Herzegovina, though they’ll be without their top scorer after a red card in a match played under dangerous heat in the East.
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(0:00) Introduction
(01:54) Trump's Crypto Earnings
(05:43) Democratic Socialists Rising
(09:26) USA Advances In World Cup
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First 90 secondsA Martinez· Host0:00
[intro music] President Trump and his family made more than a billion dollars last year, much of it from crypto.
Michel Martin· Host0:06
His enormous earnings are raising a lot of questions about possible conflicts of interest. The White House says there's nothing wrong with it.
A Martinez· Host0:12
I'm A Martinez, that is Michelle Martin, and this is Up First from NPR News. [intro music] Democratic socialists are gaining momentum after primary wins in New York and Colorado. Republicans are betting they can paint the whole party as too extreme, which could be a challenge for Democrats eyeing midterm races. Can they tap into that Democratic socialist energy without the label?
Michel Martin· Host0:33
And the US men are through to the World Cup's round of 16. They beat Bosnia Herzegovina, although they had to play a man down for their first knockout win in 24 years. But their top scorer is suspended for the next game. Stay with us, we'll give you news you need to start your day.
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