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5 min readPresident Trump escalated his rhetoric against Iran, warning that if Tehran does not accept a U.S. offer, the U.S. will "knock out Iran's power plants and bridges." The White House said on background that the negotiating team includes Vice President Vance, Special Envoy Steve Whitkop, and Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner. Meanwhile, Israeli troops remain active in southern Lebanon despite a ceasefire with Hezbollah. On Wall Street, major companies are reporting earnings this week, and so far the picture is rosy despite weeks of uncertainty over the war in Iran. And in New York, the utility Con Edison announced it will support legislation making it easier for apartment dwellers to use plug-in solar panels.
U.S.-Iran tensions escalate
President Trump said the U.S. would target Iran's power plants and bridges if Iran does not accept a U.S. offer. The White House said on background that the negotiating team includes Vice President Vance, Special Envoy Steve Whitkop, and Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner. The threat marks a significant escalation in rhetoric, though the transcript does not specify what the U.S. offer entails or whether negotiations are ongoing.
Israel maintains presence in southern Lebanon
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- 1 (00:11) **Iran Negotiations Threat** - A White House official says the U.S. negotiating team will include Vice President Vance, Special Envoy Steve Whitkop, and Jared Kushner; Trump threatens to knock out Iran's power plants and bridges if the offer is rejected.
- 2 (00:33) **Israeli Operations in Southern Lebanon** - NPR's Daniel Estran reports on Israel's ongoing military presence, including tens of thousands of soldiers destroying infrastructure linked to Hezbollah.
- 3 (01:18) **American Catholics React to Trump-Pope Feud** - Jack Morgan of Texas Public Radio reports on local reactions in San Antonio to the war of words between President Trump and Pope Leo.
- 4 (02:05) **Corporate Earnings Season Update** - NPR's Maria Aspen reports on Wall Street's outlook as major companies release quarterly results.
- 5 (03:02) **UK: British Jews Face Violence and Intimidation** - The UK reports a sustained campaign of attacks, including a recent attempted arson at a London synagogue; police are investigating possible Iranian proxy involvement.
- 6 (03:22) **Con Edison Supports Plug-In Solar Panels** - NPR's Jeff Brady reports that New York utility Con Edison will back legislation to make balcony and plug-in solar panels easier to use, a shift from past utility opposition.
- 7 (04:20) **Louisiana State Penitentiary Rodeo** - A brief segment on the annual rodeo at Angola prison, featuring inmate cowboy events, convict poker, arts and crafts, and rides for children.
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