NPR News Now covers NATO’s Supreme Allied Commander Europe outlining a "theory of victory" to reassure allies against Russian threats, alongside President Trump’s campaign stops in Alaska and Arizona. The report details an NPR analysis revealing the government continued funding pro-Trump ads despite a claimed policy change, leading to a court order to stop them. Additionally, Australia’s Prime Minister opposes the Pentagon’s plan to live-stream a Fort Hood shooter’s execution, while Pope Leo undergoes lung surgery and Six Flags temporarily closes coasters following a fatal incident.