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Democrats see the stars aligning in Iowa

Iran war has spiked prices for fertilizer and diesel — critical supplies for the farm state. That’s all creating a dynamic that Democrats feel will propel voters their way in the midterms, giving them

WHCA dinner shooter charged. And, Charles III to address Congress

war in Iran. - 🎧 **NPR's Danielle Kurtzleben says NPR has learned from the palace that Charles' speech** will focus on reconciliation while also addressing points of disagreement between the two countries, including NATO, Ukraine

Poll: Voter cynicism remains a potent threat to incumbents across the globe

cost of living and broader economic anxieties. Whether that backlash was a temporary response — or reflects an engrained dissatisfaction with political institutions — is a question now confronting leaders on both sides of the Atlantic

Passenger railroads see a sharp jump in ridership as gas prices climb

U.S. passenger railroads is surging, too. Amtrak, the national passenger railroad, reported a five percent increase in [ridership in March](https://www.amtrak.com/content/dam/projects/dotcom/english/public/documents/corporate/monthlyperformancereports/2026/Amtrak-Monthly-Performance-Report-March-2026.pdf) compared with a year ago. And Brightline, the privately-owned railroad

4 states head to the polls. And, global conflicts are on the rise, new report says

wars between Russia and Ukraine and between Iran and Israel; and disputes between India and Pakistan. The study also indicates that fatalities soared to approximately 244,600 in 2025, marking the highest toll since

Can Chinese AI solve inequality? + How dementia comes for your bank account

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Falklands is a pressure point for the UK – and the US knows it

cost the lives of 255 British servicemen, three islanders and 649 Argentinian personnel. The initial US response was to attempt shuttle diplomacy. When that failed, they offered intelligence support, as well as advanced missiles

Senate to start debate on ICE funding. And, Israel and Lebanon agree to ceasefire

Iran war, Myre says. **Trump issued an executive order yesterday that transforms around 8,000 federal workers into** at-will employees. This move will allow the government to [fire them without providing a reason

Israel-Iran strikes threaten truce. And, Ebola is spreading at an unprecedented rate

Iran. He mentioned again that a deal would be reached soon, or that military action might resume. Ordoñez points out that the president has made similar statements on the war for weeks now without providing

Israel and Lebanon extend ceasefire. And, Trump eases medical marijuana rules

war with Iran. ![Mourners hold posters that show portraits of Lebanese journalist Amal Khalil, who was killed Wednesday in an Israeli airstrike, during her funeral procession in the village of Baysariyeh, in southern Lebanon

Iran ‘agreed to never have a nuclear weapon’, says Trump – as it happened

cost us just to get back to the status quo we were at before the war. “Everything else is kicked down the road, everything else is a negotiation to come,” Shapiro said, including Iran

Ships attacked in Strait of Hormuz. And, VA voters approve redistricting effort

Iran peace talks. **Aamir Qureshi/AFP via Getty Images** Aamir Qureshi/AFP via Getty Images - 🎧 **The extension of the ceasefire is not surprising because, despite his significant threats**, Trump's actions have made it clear that

Trump says U.S. will 'guide' stranded ships through the Strait. And, key Senate races to watch

Iran says Project Freedom violates the ceasefire agreement. Little is known about the new offer the president is reviewing, NPR's Mara Liasson tells *Up First*. Trump says he's been briefed on the concept

A nearly year-long deployment at sea takes a toll on military families

Iran continues, USS Ford's deployment may soon surpass the record set during the Vietnam War, before it returns to Norfolk, home to the world's biggest naval base. Top Navy officials have predicted that

Campaign staffers tell NPR they make 'thousands' betting on their own candidates

cost odds on their candidate — known as event contracts — before the poll was released. [![Polymarket's Shayne Coplan (left) and Kalshi's Tarek Mansour are two 20-something billionaires who run the biggest prediction market