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NPR News: 06-26-2026 12PM EDT

Jun 26, 2026 · 4m

Summary

Former National Security Advisor John Bolton pleaded guilty to illegally retaining classified documents, with sentencing set for October. Meanwhile, faith-based groups criticize a Supreme Court ruling allowing the Trump administration to turn away asylum seekers at the border. The episode also covers staffing concerns at the U.S. Forest Service amid western wildfires, U.S. Men's World Cup results, and record-breaking Fourth of July travel forecasts.

Topics discussed

John Bolton sentencing and plea agreement details Faith groups criticize Supreme Court asylum ruling Forest Service staffing concerns amid wildfires Wall Street market update US Men's World Cup loss and Argentina fan bans 4th of July travel forecasts and gas prices Sign off and Mint Mobile advertisement
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