NPR News: 06-26-2026 9AM EDT
Summary
John Bolton is set to plead guilty to mishandling classified information from his time as National Security Advisor. Meanwhile, Secretary of State Marco Rubio reports progress in Israel-Lebanon talks, and Vice President J.D. Vance compares modern political scandals to Watergate. The broadcast also covers worsening wildfires in the western U.S. and Australia’s efforts to strengthen its social media ban for children.
Topics discussed
John Bolton to plead guilty to mishandling classified info
Rubio cites progress in Israel-Lebanon talks
Vance says Watergate wouldn't impact politics today
Wildfires burn across western U.S.; Utah conditions worsen
Australia looks to strengthen social media ban for kids
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