This NPR News segment covers multiple current events, including President Trump's economic pitch in Las Vegas centered on a no-taxes-on-tips policy, which falls short for workers facing declining tourism and rising costs linked to the Iran war. The episode also highlights Abdul Al-Sayed’s
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