Primary Race Results, Trump's Plane Swap Ruse, Disarming Iraq's Iran-Backed Militias
Up First from NPR
Aug 12, 2026
This episode analyzes mixed results in recent primary elections, the security implications of President Trump's decoy flight tactics, and the challenges Iraq faces in disarming Iran-backed militias. It highlights a complex political landscape where traditional party lines are blurring and regional security remains highly volatile.
Key insight: The White House used a catering truck to secretly move President Trump from Air Force One to a different aircraft as a decoy to evade potential threats from Iran.
