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5 min readThe latest NPR News Now opens with a sharp rebuke from Virginia Democratic Congressman James Walkinshaw, who argues the Trump administration has lost focus on domestic crises. "Americans are stripped," Walkinshaw said. "They can't afford health care because of the Republican cuts. They can't afford groceries because of Trump's tariffs. They can't afford gas because of Trump's war in Iran." His comments come as the U.S.-Iran conflict continues to escalate, with retaliatory strikes raging once again after two days of exchanges. The late Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was laid to rest following a week of funeral processions, rallies, and mourning ceremonies in northeast Iran, where he was killed in the opening strikes of the war launched by the U.S. and Israel.
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- 1 (00:20) **Congressman Walkinshaw Criticizes Trump Administration** - Virginia Democrat James Walkinshaw argues the administration is neglecting domestic issues due to the war in Iran.
- 2 (00:54) **Ayatollah Khamenei Laid to Rest** - The late Supreme Leader of Iran is buried after a week of funeral ceremonies, following his death in the opening strikes of the US-Israel war.
- 3 (01:17) **Election Assistance Commission Commissioners Removed** - The White House removes the last commissioners of the independent agency, leaving it in a precarious position ahead of the midterm elections.
- 4 (02:14) **Colorado Republican Party to Host Nominating Convention** - The party has less than three weeks to register a new nominee with the secretary of state.
- 5 (02:22) **PepsiCo Reports Impact from War in Iran** - Big swings in gas prices due to the US-Iran war have "meaningfully" hurt sales at gas stations and convenience stores.
- 6 (03:16) **Victor Marks Wins Colorado GOP Primary for Governor** - A political outsider and Marine Corps veteran with a large social media following wins the primary, according to the AP.
- 7 (04:22) **Bonnie Tyler Dies at 75** - The singer, best known for "Total Eclipse of the Heart," died in a hospital in Portugal.
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