Venezuela Earthquakes, Trump Senate Fight, Pentagon Shuffles

委内瑞拉地震,特朗普参议院斗争,五角大楼人事调整

Up First

2026-06-25

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Venezuela got hit by two of the most powerful earthquakes in its history, striking seconds apart near the capital and collapsing buildings as the government braces for a high death toll and the U.S. rushes in aid. President Trump blew up a popular bipartisan housing bill both parties wanted, refusing to sign it until the Senate passes his own elections bill that doesn't have the votes, it's the latest example of his demand for loyalty from Republicans and allies alike. And one of the Army's top generals, Chris Donahue, is set to retire in a move that surprised many, drawing more attention to a pattern of Pentagon shake-ups under Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. Want more analysis of the most important news of the day, plus a little fun? Subscribe to the Up First newsletter.Today’s episode of Up First was edited by Tara Neill, Rebekah Metzler, Andrew Sussman, Mohamad ElBardicy, and HJ Mai. It was produced by Ziad Buchh and Nia Dumas. Our director is Christopher Thomas. We get engineering support from Neisha Heinis. Our technical director is Carleigh Strange. And our deputy Executive Producer is Kelley Dickens. (0:00) Introduction(01:55) Venezuela Earthquakes(05:41) Trump Senate Fight(09:26) Pentagon Shuffles See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy
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  • Two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela just seconds apart.

  • They hit Caracas and sent a crowded region west of the capital.

  • Buildings collapsed.

  • The main airport is damaged and the government fears a high death toll as recovery efforts continue.

  • I'm Michelle Martin.

  • That's a Martinez and this is up first from NPR News.

  • Senator Republicans reversed course in Iran last night,

  • voting against a resolution to end the war just a day after a bipartisan rebuke of President Trump.

  • It was a peace offering to a furious president

  • who had blown up a popular housing bill and braided his own party over loyalty.

  • And one of the Army's top generals is set to retire, catching many by surprise.

  • General Chris Donahue was the last U.S.

  • Soldier out of Afghanistan in 2021 and his exit fits a pattern of Pentagon shake-ups.

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