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Latest in U.S. Politics; Escalation in Conflict Between Hezbollah and Israel

2024/9/21
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Scott Simon和Ayesha Roscoe介绍了本周美国政治的重大事件,包括针对北卡罗来纳州共和党州长候选人马克·罗宾逊的严重指控以及佐治亚州对选票统计的紧张局势。Ron Elving分析了罗宾逊的丑闻对特朗普和共和党的影响,以及佐治亚州手工计票决定的潜在后果。他还讨论了美联储降息决定以及最近的民调结果。Jane Araf报道了以色列对贝鲁特郊区发动的空袭,以及此前以色列利用真主党和平民使用的寻呼机和对讲机进行的袭击。Ruth Sherlock描述了以色列北部边境地区民众在火箭弹袭击下的恐惧和紧张气氛。 Jane Araf详细描述了以色列空袭贝鲁特南部郊区的情况,造成大量平民伤亡,其中包括妇女和儿童。她还讲述了空袭后居民们寻找失踪亲人的故事,以及一名铁匠失去整个家庭的悲痛经历。Ruth Sherlock介绍了以色列对空袭中被击毙的真主党指挥官伊布拉欣·阿基尔的回应,以及以色列军方关于真主党计划袭击以色列北部地区的声明。她还描述了以色列北部边境地区民众在火箭弹袭击下的生活状况,以及他们对未来充满恐惧和不确定性。

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North Carolina's Lieutenant Governor Mark Robinson, a Republican gubernatorial candidate endorsed by Trump, faces controversy over past comments. While Robinson denies the allegations, Trump distances himself, impacting Robinson's campaign and potentially affecting Republican turnout.
  • Mark Robinson, North Carolina's Lieutenant Governor and gubernatorial candidate, faces allegations about past comments.
  • Trump endorsed Robinson but is now distancing himself.
  • Robinson's denial and the controversy surrounding him may negatively impact Republican turnout.

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Serious allegations against a Republican gubernatorial candidate in North Carolina and tensions in Georgia over the counting of ballots are just two of this week's top political headlines - we'll bring you the latest. Plus, Israel turned pagers and two-way radios used by Hezbollah and civilians in Lebanon into mini bombs - we'll look at what that move, plus another air strike, could mean in the context of wider regional tensions.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices)NPR Privacy Policy)