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Trump admin announces Iran sanctions: Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent unveiled a new round of U.S. economic sanctions on Iran and what he called "its enablers" on Monday, calling it an "economic onslaught" against the country's global financial connections. The Treasury said it is expanding its target areas for sanctions with critical sectors including digital assets, technology, gold aviation and shipping. The Trump administration has been calling this "D-Day" for the Iranian economy, but unlike the D-Day landing in France during World War II, the U.S. is giving countries time to change their ways before it takes major action.
Darline Graham wins primary: South Carolina Sen. Darline Graham won the Republican nomination for the U.S. Senate on Tuesday, just weeks after taking the seat formerly held by her late brother, Sen. Lindsey Graham. The win came after an endorsement from President Trump, who backed her as the interim replacement and also to serve a full term. The race was one of Trump's biggest bets of the midterm primary cycle, staking Graham against more experienced members of the party establishment.
U.S. and Canada trade tariffs: Canada announced retaliatory tariffs on hundreds of U.S. goods on Tuesday as the two countries fell deeper into a trade fight. That move came days after the Trump administration began enforcing 50% tariffs on a slew of Canadian goods. After negotiations between the two countries fell apart last week, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney likened the U.S. actions against Canada to a conflict: "You're at war when you get attacked. We got attacked," he said.
Eyes on Ossoff: On paper, Sen. Jon Ossoff of Georgia should be among the most vulnerable incumbents this year: He is the only Senate Democrat defending a seat in a state President Trump won in 2024. But the race has not turned into the nail-biter most anticipated, and Democrats outside Georgia are taking notice — at a time when the party is debating how to escape the political wilderness and win back a majority in Congress (and, yes, looking ahead to 2028). Congressional reporter Sam Gringlas has this report from the campaign trail.
Trump’s favorite economic levers hitting snags: Tariffs and export controls have been two major tools of the president’s agenda to protect economic security. But neither has been working as planned. White House correspondent Emily Feng explains. |
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Going Deeper: NDAs Hiding Data Center Deals |
In Boyce, La., a small town in Rapides Parish in the central part of the state, construction is starting on a $3.6 billion, 300-acre data center site.
Local residents worry that the project will raise utility costs and could harm the environment. The state announced it will draw 300 megawatts of electricity in its first phase – that’s enough to power roughly 200,000 homes on a summer day.
But residents have struggled to get information about the project because negotiations between the developer and local officials were shielded under nondisclosure agreements (NDAs).
As Drew Hawkins from the Gulf States Newsroom reports, it’s a common practice that is drawing ire from locals — and increased scrutiny from lawmakers. |
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The Shot: Remembering Dolly Parton |
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Dolly Parton — country music superstar, fashion icon, philanthropist and entrepreneur — died at the age of 80 this week after a brief battle with cancer.
"A rhinestone life that shone bright enough for the world to see, Dolly will forever stand as an inspiration not only through her timeless music and prolific songwriting, but also her wit, warmth, and kindness that made us all feel like family," Parton’s representatives said in a statement.
In a 2001 interview with Fresh Air, Parton told Terry Gross about her love of songwriting, learning to sing in church and developing her signature look.
"When they say 'Less is more,' that's not my motto. Mine is, 'More is more,'" she said. "I've always believed that a part of my magic, if there was any, was the fact that I look so artificial — but I am so totally real. And I think when you hear these kinds of songs, I think you know that has to come from the heart." |
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