Trump's Midterm Travel, Ukraine Starshield Restrictions, Houthis Attack Aramco
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President Donald Trump is campaigning across traditionally Republican states as his party tries to turn out voters in an increasingly competitive midterm map.
Ukraine says U.S.-supplied Starshield satellite communications have suddenly been restricted, disrupting the drones it uses to attack Russia and defend against Russian strikes.
Yemen’s Houthi rebels struck the headquarters of Saudi oil giant Aramco and are threatening more attacks on Saudi airports and oil facilities as the conflict escalates.
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(0:00) Introduction
(01:52) Trump's Midterm Travel
(05:38) Ukraine Starshield Restrictions
(10:00) Houthis Attack Aramco
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Ukraine says U.S.-supplied Starshield satellite communications have suddenly been restricted, disrupting the drones it uses to attack Russia and defend against Russian strikes.
Yemen’s Houthi rebels struck the headquarters of Saudi oil giant Aramco and are threatening more attacks on Saudi airports and oil facilities as the conflict escalates.
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Today’s episode of Up First was edited by Megan Pratz, Andrew Sussman, Tina Kraja, Mohamad ElBardicy and Alice Woelfle.
It was produced by Ziad Buchh and Ben Abrams.
Our director is Christopher Thomas.
We get engineering support from Stacey Abbott.
Our technical director is Carleigh Strange.
And our deputy Executive Producer is Kelley Dickens.
(0:00) Introduction
(01:52) Trump's Midterm Travel
(05:38) Ukraine Starshield Restrictions
(10:00) Houthis Attack Aramco
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President Trump campaigned in Arizona and Montana on Wednesday, two states he won in 2024. Is part of a midterm campaign tour through Republican territory. Why is the party playing defense on Trump's turf? I'm Michelle Martin. That's Steve Innskeep. And this is up first from NPR News. Ukraine uses U.S. satellite technology to control its drones, technology that stopped working like it used to, was the Trump administration trying to limit Ukraine's ability to fight Russia? Also Houthis in Yemen say they are the ones who set part of a Ramco's headquarters on fire and they're threatening to attack more targets. How are Saudi Arabia's allies responding to escalating attacks? Stay with us. We've got the news you need to start your day. Stay tuned for the following announcements and messages from our sponsors. This message comes from Midi Health. Most women never get real answers about their hormonal health. Midi is changing that, with virtual care covered by most major insurances. Understand your hormones. Visit JoinMidi.com to book your first visit today. This message comes from Schwab. At Schwab, you can get everything from self-directed investing to full service wealth management all in one place, no matter your investing goal, life stage, amount to invest or know how, you can invest your way with Schwab. This message comes from BetterHelp. Your brain has limited storage, so why is it still holding on to that embarrassing moment from years ago? BetterHelp is an online therapy platform that gives you space to talk about what's taking up too much of yours. BetterHelp is now in network with more than 125 health plans, with many co-pays as low as $15 for eligible members. And if you don't have eligible insurance, you can still get 20% off your first month. Visit BetterHelp.com/NPR. With the cost and coverage Mayberry, discount cannot be combined with insurance. The president's itinerary suggests how he or his advisors see the election. We just heard him in a series of red states, including some where Republicans are vulnerable. NPR senior political correspondent Tamara Keith has been watching where the president goes and where he doesn't. Tam, good morning. Good morning. Okay. What do those stops tell us? Well, in some ways, it's what you'd expect to be happening in a year that is going to be tough for Republicans, a midterm with a president whose approval is in deeply negative territory. Other presidents in similar situations have really limited their travel to friendly territory. And for Trump, some of these recent stops have been to exceedingly friendly territory like Tennessee. These guys are all going to win these congressmen are phenomenal. So I'm saying, what the hell am I doing in Tennessee?
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