US Lifts Oil Sanctions On Iran, Trump Shifts To Economy, MN Subpoenas Thrown Out
6/23/202613 min
The U.S. has lifted oil sanctions on Iran for the first time in decades, letting Tehran sell its oil openly at higher prices meant to push Iran to comply on its nuclear program, even as the two sides are already split over whether Iran agreed to let inspectors back in.
President Trump heads to Pennsylvania today to talk up the economy and his promise that gas and grocery prices will fall now that the war is ending, but his approval is at record lows with even some Republicans unhappy over his handling of the economy.
And a federal judge in Minnesota threw out grand jury subpoenas from the Trump administration, ruling they were used to harass and retaliate against state and local officials who wouldn't help carry out the president's immigration crackdown.
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(0:00) Introduction
(01:57) US Lifts Oil Sanctions On Iran
(05:23) Trump Shifts To Economy
(09:17) Minnesota Subpoenas Thrown Out
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First 90 secondsMichel Martin· Host0:00
[intro jingle] The U.S. has temporarily lifted oil sanctions on Iran for the first time in decades.
A Martinez· Host0:07
It's one of several incentives to get Iran to comply with U.S. nuclear demands. Vice President Vance says Iran will let inspectors back in, but Iran says it agreed to no such thing.
Michel Martin· Host0:17
I'm Michelle Martin. That's A Martinez, and this is Up First from NPR News. [intro jingle] President Trump is heading to Pennsylvania today to talk up the economy. He has promised gas and grocery prices will fall now that the war is ending. But his approval numbers are at record lows, and even some Republicans aren't convinced.
A Martinez· Host0:36
And a federal judge in Minnesota threw out grand jury subpoenas from the Trump administration. The judge said they were used to harass and retaliate against officials who wouldn't help the president's immigration crackdown. Stay with us. We've got the news you need to start your day. [intro jingle] The United States- This message comes from Progressive Insurance.
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