last couple of hours happened as the u.n. security council met in new york over north korea s firing over japan the first time. we re monitoring all of this for response from the west. in our other top story tonight, less than five weeks ahead of the midterm elections, terrible news for president biden and the democratic party. if you are looking at gas prices. as opec plus oil ministers say they will sharply cut production. this comes as the u.s. is dealing with a new surge in gasoline prices across the country coupled with skyrocketing inflation and soaring interest rates. white house correspondent peter doocy has our report live from the north lawn. good evening, peter. good evening, bret. president biden doesn t have any control over what opec does. he asks them to increase production. they decided to decrease it. and now gas prices back home may start rising at a terrible time for him politically. but, as international politics get tricky, the president has a surprisin
Major funding for the pbs newshour has been provided by xq institute. Bnsf railway. Lincoln financial committed to helping you take charge of your financial future. And with the ongoing support of these institutions this program was made possible by the corporation for public broadcasting. And by contributions to your pbs station from viewers like you. Thank you. Woodruff he is spending most of his time out of public view, but today, president elect trump was suddenly much more visible. Items on his agenda the cost of new president ial planes and prospects for new jobs in the telecommunications industry. The day started with a surprise appearance in the lobby of trump tower in new york. Mr. Trump lit into the boeing company over its contract to build two new versions of air force one. Its going to be over 4 billion, for the air force one program. And i think its ridiculous. I think boeing is doing a little bit of a number. We want boeing to make a lot of money, but not that much money.
Major funding for the pbs newshour has been provided by xq institute. Bnsf railway. Lincoln financial committed to helping you take charge of your financial future. And with the ongoing support of these institutions this program was made possible by the corporation for public broadcasting. And by contributions to your pbs station from viewers like you. Thank you. Woodruff he is spending most of his time out of public view, but today, president elect trump was suddenly much more visible. Items on his agenda the cost of new president ial planes and prospects for new jobs in the telecommunications industry. The day started with a surprise appearance in the lobby of trump tower in new york. Mr. Trump lit into the boeing company over its contract to build two new versions of air force one. Its going to be over 4 billion, for the air force one program. And i think its ridiculous. I think boeing is doing a little bit of a number. We want boeing to make a lot of money, but not that much money.
The most rural and sparsely Populated Areas in the state as well. Lets introduce you to the two candidates. Democrat cindy axne has Healthy Office since 2019 has held the office since 2019. And challenger zach nunn has hook held his office since 2017. The candidate has held his office since 2017. If either candidate is mentioned by name, then the candidate will have 30 seconds to respond. Moderators canned get candidate dashcam we drew names out of a hat to stop to start. And we begin with misses axne. Some of the wealthiest in in the state are also if elected, how would you represent the interests of iowans on both sides of the political and economic spectrum . Sen. Nunn it is important after as a representative of the state of iowa that i listen ive been able to serve iowans during some of the most difficult times in this country. The reason that i have been successful in getting as accomplished is because i am bipartisan in getting things done. Ive been that 85 of the bills that i h
Election. The winner of this election will represent idaho in the United States senate for six years as one of two u. S. Senators for the state. I want to welcome the candidates, incumbent senator mike crapo, and challengers david roth and Scott Cleveland. Scott cleveland owns an investment and Brokerage Firm in eagle. Prior to that, he was the managing partner of the boise office of new york rise. Mike crapo is seeking his fifth term in the u. S. Senate. He previously served as representative for idahos can Congressional District for three terms and in the Idaho State Senate for four terms. David roth was the executive director of the bonneville Youth Executive Council and is on the board for habitat for humanity in idaho falls and idaho falls soup kitchen. I want to introduce our panel of reporters who will ask the candidates questions today. Betsy russell of the idaho press, Margaret Carmel i am melissa devlin. I am moderating todays debate, helping us keep time is bridget gibson, v