NPR News: 07-14-2026 2AM EDT
Summary
NPR News covers Darlene Graham’s appointment to replace her late brother Lindsey in the U.S. Senate. The broadcast details U.S. military strikes on Iran, which caused oil prices to surge and stocks to fall. It also reports on a fatal shooting of a driver by ICE agents in Maine and new evidence in the Minnesota police shooting investigation. Additionally, the episode discusses a judge’s ruling on Trump’s IRS lawsuit and the economic challenges of recycling electric vehicle batteries.
Topics discussed
Darlene Graham appointed to fill Lindsey Graham's Senate seat
U.S. strikes on Iran and market reactions to Strait of Hormuz blockade
ICE agent fatally shoots driver in Maine during arrest attempt
Minnesota prosecutors obtain key evidence in fatal shootings case
Judge rules Trump's lawsuit against IRS filed for improper purpose
Economic challenges and new laws regarding EV battery recycling
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