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Democratic Surrogates Campaign, US & Israel Plan Iran Strikes, Tesla SpaceX Merger
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Democrats are sending former President Barack Obama and former Vice President Kamala Harris into competitive Senate races to help the party win in Republican territory. NPR has learned the U.S. and Israel are preparing for a possible attack on Iran after the midterms, while Americans face settler violence and military arrests in the West Bank. Tesla and SpaceX are exploring a merger that could create one of the world’s largest companies and give Elon Musk even greater control over his sprawling business empire. Want more analysis of the most important news of the day, pl...
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Former Vice President Kamala Harris campaigns in Mississippi today. President Trump announced he's heading there too, a state he comfortably won in 2024. Can Democrats' biggest names help flip Senate seats in deep red states? I mean Martinez, that's Leila Fadal, and this is up first from NPR News.
Trump promised no strikes on Iran before the midterms. Now the U.S. and Israel are preparing plans for a possible attack after both countries hold elections. Is this pressure for a deal or the start of something bigger? And Elon Musk's Tesla and SpaceX are discussing a merger.
Do I think it would be a good idea? Yes. Could combining the two companies give one of the richest men in the world even more power? Stay with us, we'll give you the news you need to start your day. This election season, let the NPR Politics podcast save your time and your sanity. We'll
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