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yesterday when he reversed course on signing bipartisan legislation to lower housing prices
“across the country. Trump canceled a bill signing ceremony for the measure saying that”
his pet issue in election bill had to be first. NPR's Franco Ordonia's reports." "It speaks to bigger issues about Trump's efforts to expand its executive power and political power and the loyalty he expects from those he works with. That includes U.S. allies who he has been frustrated with for not supporting him enough in the war on Iran."
"I just want the loyalty. We don't need that money. We don't need anything. We have the most
powerful military in the world by far. But I just want loyalty. We're so loyal to them."
Political strategists say Trump is more focused on loyalty, including Republicans being loyal to him, rather than having the necessary majorities who can pass his legislation. Franco Ordonia's NPR News. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is touring Gulf Arab States to discuss and interim peace
“deal between the U.S. and Iran. NPR's A.A. of a trolley reports Rubio is wrapping up his”
visit today with a summit of Gulf foreign ministers in Bahrain after stops in the United Arab Emirates' end, Kuwait. Rubio says he's in the Gulf to thank Arab States for their "incredible support throughout the war and to engage them about decisions going forward." Iran accused Gulf Arab States of allowing U.S. forces to launch attacks from their territory during the war. Iran targeted these countries with missiles and drones that hit bases,
but also energy infrastructure airports and residential areas. Despite this, Rubio says the security partnership remains strong. The interim agreement with the U.S. focuses on curbing Iran's nuclear program. It's missile and drone capabilities are not part of the deal. A. A.A. of a trolley and peer news do buy.
Stocks on Wall Street opened higher today as the Commerce Department reported a jump in annual
“inflation, and PR Scott Horsley reports the Dow Jones industrial leverage rose by about 350”
points in early trading.
Consumer prices in May were up 4.1 percent from a year ago, according to the Commerce
Department's inflation yardstick, which is closely watched by the Federal Reserve. Higher energy prices caused by the war with Iran are partly to blame, investors are betting the central bank will have to raise interest rates later this year. The U.S. economy grew a bit faster in January, February and March than had been reported. New figures from the Commerce Department show the nation's gross domestic product grew
at an annual rate of 2.1 percent during the quarter, up from an earlier estimate of 1.6 percent. The change largely reflects a downward revision in imports which count against GDP. Consumer spending during the quarter was also a bit weaker than had been reported. Scott Horsley and peer news Washington. On Wall Street, the Dow was up 376 points. This is NPR.
Thousands of Kenyans took to the streets today under heavy security to honor protesters killed during anti-government demonstrations two years ago. The unrest began in Nairobi over proposed tax hikes and the rising cost of living. Organizers planned commemorative marches in both the capital and the coastal city of Mombasa to mark the anniversary of the June 25th protests.
A massive heat wave continues to grip much of Western Europe. NPR's Ruth Sherlock reports of popular gallery in Florence Italy was forced to suspend ticket sales after its air-conditioning units failed. The air-conditioning at the Ophitsi Gallery buckled in the extreme temperatures that have reached 96.8 Fahrenheit in Florence and are expected to climb even higher today. Operations are under way to mend the units. But in the meantime, new ticket sales
have been suspended until Monday the gallery says. Those with existing reservations can enter, but only at staggered times to reduce crowding. This has created long, snaking lines of visitors waiting outside in the heat. Italy's health ministry has placed 16 cities, including Florence, Milan, Rome, Turin, and Verona on its highest heat alert. The World Meteorological Organization says Europe is warming at twice the global average. Ruth Sherlock and Pionnis
A powerful earthquake struck off Japan's northern coast today. The magnitude 7.2 quake hit during the morning rush hour and was felt across northeastern Japan with tremors reaching Tokyo. I'm Mr. Johnston and PR news in Washington. This is our glass. On this American life, when they mean like, it's a good mystery. Sometimes about really big things. But most times, the little mysteries are the best. Our lost and
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