Iran war has cost $25B, Pentagon says. And, SCOTUS strikes blow to Voting Rights Act
The Pentagon estimates that the war in Iran has cost $25 billion, with no clear end in sight as Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth defends the ongoing military operation. The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that Louisiana's 2024 election map was an unconstitutional racial gerrymander, narrowing the interpretation of Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act and potentially reducing minority representation. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell will remain on the Fed's governing board after his term ends, citing concerns over political pressure and the need to protect the central bank's independence.
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LISTEN & FOLLOW NPR App Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music iHeart Radio YouTube Music RSS link Iran war has cost $25B, Pentagon says. And, SCOTUS strikes blow to Voting Rights Act April 30, 20267:38 AM ET By Brittney Melton Hegseth Defends Iran War, Powell Stays On As Fed Chair, SCOTUS Voting Rights Case Listen · 13:30 13:30 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/g-s1-119496/nx-s1-mx-5805694-1" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Good morning. You're reading the Up First newsletter. Subscribe here to get it delivered to your inbox, and listen to the Up First podcast for all the news you need to start your day.
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