This episode of NPR's 1A covers a series of breaking geopolitical and domestic developments, including President Trump’s shift to economic pressure on Iran, escalating U.S.-Canada trade tensions, and political dynamics in Israel ahead of upcoming elections. The broadcast blends on-the-gro
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