Trump calls leaders to isolate Iran. And, SCOTUS backs Trump for now on mail-in voting

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Trump's Economic D-Day For Iran, Gulf Allies React To US Plan, SCOTUS Mail-in Voting 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. Today's top stories Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent yesterday announced new U.S. economic sanctions on Iran and what he called "its enablers." The Trump administration has referred to the initiative as an "economic D-Day," and Bessent has described the actions as an "economic onslaught" targeting Iran's global financial connections. The Treasury says it has identified networks, facilitators and financial channels that support Iran. The U.S. says it will allow countries time to change their ways before taking action. Here's what this new round of sanctions could mean after nearly six months of war with Iran — and whether this economic war can do what airstrikes and negotiations couldn't. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent speaks at a news conference at the Treasury Department in Washington, Monday. Julia Demaree Nikhinson/AP hide caption toggle caption Julia Demaree Nikhinson/AP 🎧 NPR's Michele Kelemen tells Up First th...

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