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Atlantic writer George Packer discusses how tech venture capitalists, who are heavily invested in AI and cryptocurrency, aligned with Trump and influenced policies related to their own investments.
Iran's Revolutionary Guard said shipping through the Strait of Hormuz could resume, under unspecified procedures, after President Trump paused a U.S. military effort to help vessels transit the strait.
Democrats outpace Republicans in voter enthusiasm for the midterm elections, according to NPR's latest poll. And Trump says "Project Freedom" is paused because of progress toward an Iran agreement.
A new NPR/PBS News/Marist poll finds strong support for Democrats this midterm season. It also shows increasing concern about the war in Iran and the economy, particularly the price of gas.
Trump's nominee for the Federal Reserve chair, Kevin Warsh, has dominated headlines for weeks. For some, his surname is a reminder of a disappearing accent in South Midland America.