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NPR News: 04-02-2026 7PM EDT

April 2, 2026

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Iran's latest missile strikes targeted Israel and Gulf Arab states, escalating tensions despite President Trump's assertion that the threat from Iran has been nearly eliminated. Control of the Strait of Hormuz by Iran has disrupted global energy supplies, prompting Britain to convene a call with nearly three dozen countries to plan its reopening after the fighting ends. These developments highlight ongoing risks to world oil flows amid the conflict.

Trade War Milestone Shows Manufacturing Setbacks

A year into President Trump's trade war, promised gains in U.S. manufacturing have not materialized. Factories shed 89,000 jobs over the past year, countering expectations of a revival. Inflation has also emerged as a new pressure, marking the first such uptick in this context. NPR's Scott Horsley noted these outcomes as a key milestone, underscoring the policy's limited success in reshoring jobs.

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  • 1 (00:00) **Iran Missile Strikes and Strait of Hormuz Disruption**
  • 2 (00:26) **Trump Trade War Milestone**
  • 3 (01:01) **Trump Admin Sues States Over Prediction Markets**
  • 4 (01:57) **Pediatric Cancer Disparities in Low-Income Countries**
  • 5 (02:52) **Stock Market Update**
  • 6 (03:00) **Google Gmail Name Change Feature**
  • 7 (03:20) **Congo Fish Scales Waterfall**

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