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Election Day, Trump's Closing Message, Iran War And The Midterms
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Election Day is here, with control of Congress hinging on unexpectedly competitive races in states including Iowa, Arkansas and Mississippi. President Trump sounded unusually subdued in his final campaign appearance, acknowledging the historical odds against the president’s party in midterm elections. Iran has spent months using the Strait of Hormuz and high gas prices to pressure President Trump back toward negotiations, but Election Day could instead mark the start of another round of war. Want more analysis of the most important news of the day, plus a little fun? Subscribe to the Up First newsletter.<br...
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Election Day is here. Democrats are favored to win the House. We have the view from Iowa, one of the red states that will likely determine control of the Senate. How are the parties motivating those last few voters? I'm Michelle Martin. That's Steve Inskeep, and this is Up First from NPR News.
President Trump seemed to acknowledge that the party he dominates is in a bad position to dominate the midterms. For some reason, the sitting president doesn't win the midterms. How reflective was the president as he stood by the reflecting pool in Washington? Also Iran prepares for the possibility of renewed U.S. attack.
There are reports of limited U.S. strikes in the Strait of Hormuz just last night. So what are the signs of a lengthening war? Stay with us. We've got the news you need to start your day. Election season feels messier than ever. Attack ads, misinformation, AI, NPR is your antidote.
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