Democratic Surrogates Campaign, US & Israel Plan Iran Strikes, Tesla SpaceX Merger
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Democrats are sending former President Barack Obama and former Vice President Kamala Harris into competitive Senate races to help the party win in Republican territory.
NPR has learned the U.S. and Israel are preparing for a possible attack on Iran after the midterms, while Americans face settler violence and military arrests in the West Bank.
Tesla and SpaceX are exploring a merger that could create one of the world’s largest companies and give Elon Musk even greater control over his sprawling business empire.
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(1:52) Campaign Surrogates
(5:22) Israel Attack Plans
(9:05) Musk Explores Merger
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NPR has learned the U.S. and Israel are preparing for a possible attack on Iran after the midterms, while Americans face settler violence and military arrests in the West Bank.
Tesla and SpaceX are exploring a merger that could create one of the world’s largest companies and give Elon Musk even greater control over his sprawling business empire.
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Today’s episode of Up First was edited by Megan Pratz, Tina Kraja, Kara Platoni, Mohamad ElBardicy and Alice Woelfle.
It was produced by Iman Maani and Nia Dumas.
Our director is Christopher Thomas.
We get engineering support from Neisha Heinis.
Our technical director is Zac Coleman.
And our deputy Executive Producer is Kelley Dickens.
(0:00) Introduction
(1:52) Campaign Surrogates
(5:22) Israel Attack Plans
(9:05) Musk Explores Merger
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[MUSIC] Former Vice President Kamala Harris campaigns in Mississippi today. >> President Trump announced he's heading there to a state he comfortably won in 2024. Can Democrats' biggest names help flip Senate seats in deep red states? >> I mean Martinez, that's Leila Fodl, and this is up first from NPR News. [MUSIC] Trump promised no strikes on Iran before the midterms. Now the US and Israel are preparing plans for a possible attack after both countries hold elections. Is this pressure for a deal or the start of something bigger? >> And Elon Musk's Tesla and SpaceX are discussing a merger. >> Do I think it would be a good idea? Yes. >> Could combining the two companies give one of the richest men in the world even more power. Stay with us, we'll give you the news you need to start your day. [MUSIC] >> Stay tuned for the following announcements and messages from our sponsors. This message comes from zero, a powerful platform built for small business owners that makes managing business finances easier. In fact, 91% of customers agree, zero is easy to use. Accounting, payments, payroll, and analytics in one connected platform. Join 5 million customers worldwide who love using zero. Learn more at xero.com. The 91% claim is based on a 2024 zero survey conducted in the US, UK, and Australia. This message comes from Capital One with the Venture X Card. Earn unlimited double miles and a $300 annual Capital One travel credit. Capital One, what's in your wallet? Terms apply, [email protected]. 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. >> It's not just President Trump barnstorming key states and the closing days of the midterms. >> Democrats have several high profile surrogates hitting the campaign trail as well. One example, former President Barack Obama will be in Ohio and Michigan this weekend and Georgia next week. >> And today, former Vice President Kamala Harris will visit Mississippi in what has become another surprisingly competitive Senate race. NPR Steven Fowler is following all this and joins me now. Good morning, Steven. >> Good morning. >> So you've been tracking all this travel. Where are Democrats going? >> You know, since there's not really a quote unquote leader of the Democratic Party right now, it's a little bit everything, everywhere, everyone, all at once. In the midterm cycle, Democrats are on offense. So there are a lot of people sitting in safer blue states and sort of purple states that are now safe, that are being deployed to the competitive
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