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NPR News: 07-20-2026 9PM EDT

Jul 21, 2026 · 4m

Summary

This episode covers the White House’s plan to upgrade Air Force One, with experts questioning the one-month timeline. Secretary of State Marco Rubio accuses Cuba of sponsoring radical leftism in the U.S., while new DHS rules restrict international student visas. Other stories include Tropical Storm Bertha, a deadly Ebola outbreak in Congo, a Russian opposition figure dropping out of politics, and a dispute over FIFA selling World Cup turf.

Topics discussed

CubeSmart Self Storage advertisement Air Force One upgrades and security concerns Rubio report on Cuba and radical leftism New immigration rules for international students Tropical Storm Bertha and Congo Ebola outbreak Russian opposition figure drops out of politics FIFA selling World Cup final turf Total Wine & More advertisement
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