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gave a briefing last hour at the Pentagon.
“He says the U.S. military continues to heavily strike Iran.”
"Today, we've struck over 7,000 targets across Iran and its military infrastructure. That is not incremental. That is overwhelming force applied with precision. And again, today will be the largest strike package yet, just like yesterday was. As I've said from day one, our capabilities continue to build Iran's continued
to degrade. We're hunting and striking death and destruction from above." Hegzeth insists the conflict in Iran won't be a forever war, but didn't discuss when it might be resolved.
Meanwhile, President Trump is threatening to blow up the world's largest gas field in Iran
if Iran keeps attacking Qatar. This comes after Israel struck part of the site yesterday. President Trump says that he was didn't know about it, but NPR has learned from
“and is really sourced, not authorized to speak publicly that Israel and the U.S. are coordinating”
their target lists in the war. The Republican-led Senate is once again blocked Democrats' measure to limit President Trump's war powers in Iran. NPR's Gladiah Grisala reports Democrats have vowed to keep forcing the votes until Trump officials appear before Congress.
New Jersey Senator Cory Booker is among the group of Democrats demanding the public hearing.
They want to see Secretary of State Mark Rubio, Defense Secretary Pete Hegzeth testified
before Congress. "Me and my colleagues will bring up these resolutions again and again and again as more and more Americans on both sides of the aisle see this war for what it is." Democrats argue the conflict has been too costly in terms of U.S. service members' lives and Americans' wallets with little explanation.
However, Republicans say President Trump has authority as Commander-in-Chief to continue the conflict for several more weeks.
“"Clarity-Sellist NPR News," the Capitol.”
Japan's Prime Minister, Sanae Takahichi, is meeting with President Trump at the White House today. NPR's Anthony Cune reports, Trump has requested that Japan send warships to police the straight of "Hormuz," but Takahichi has said, "She currently has no plans to do so." In remarks ahead of the summit, Takahichi said she aims to reaffirm the strength of bilateral
ties and cooperation on issues including security and trade. As for Trump's requests, Takahichi told lawmakers in Japan, "She will clearly explain to Trump what Japan can and cannot do based on its laws." Japan's laws restrict overseas military deployments to situations that threaten the country's survival.
Poles in Japan show little support for the war on Iran, and Tokyo and Tehran maintained diplomatic relations. Trump and Takahichi are also expected to announce deals in cooperation and feels such as energy and rare earths, Anthony Cune and PR News, so on." It was listening to NPR News from Washington.
Tens of thousands of people in the Eastern European nation of Moldova don't have water. That's because Russian air strike earlier this month hit a hydroelectric plant in neighboring Ukraine. Oil has now polluted a major river that flows between both countries. Local leaders in Austin, Texas, want to rename Siser Chavez Street after allegations
emerged the late civil rights leader sexually assaulted women and girls. From member station KUT, loose Marana, Luzano, has more. Back in 1993, the city of Austin renamed the road after Chavez in honor of his legacy as a labor and civil rights leader. The recent New York Times investigation has revealed accusations that Chavez abused women
and girls, including labor rights activists Dolores Weta. Austin City Council member Vanessa Fuentes is one of several council members now pushing to change the street name. These are very serious allegations, and Dolores Weta, you know, she is a living leader of the labor movement and her story, her personal experiences with Chavez is something
that we have to take seriously. To rename a street, the Austin City Council would have to approve it. I'm loose Marana, Luzano, in Austin, Texas. A significant heat wave continues to blanket the Southwest. It is unusually early in the year for areas in Arizona and California to get triple-digit
temperatures. The National Weather Service says many locations in the desert Southwest are expected to get their earliest ever 100 degree day or hotter. I'm Corva Coleman, NPR News.
