The morning news features President Trump and former President Obama campaigning for the midterms, while U.S. and Israel plan for a potential post-midterms attack on Iran. SpaceX and Tesla are reportedly discussing a merger. Audio will be available later today.
Morning news brief
Audio will be available later today.
President Trump and former President Obama are on the campaign trail for the midterms, U.S. and Israel are planning for a possible post-midterms attack on Iran, Musk says SpaceX and Tesla could merge.
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