NPR News: 07-17-2026 11PM EDT
Summary
NPR News Now covers DHS Secretary Mark Mullen warning election officials of prison time for noncompliance with Trump’s demands, following a controversial speech on Chinese interference. The broadcast reports on Michigan Republicans blaming Canada for wildfire smoke, a Taylor Farms lettuce recall linked to a cyclospora outbreak, and continued U.S. airstrikes against Iran. Additionally, it features Dollar General workers protesting store closures in New Orleans and notes a decline in major stock indexes.
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DHS warns election officials; Trump's speech concerns
Michigan GOP blames Canada for wildfire smoke
Taylor Farms recalls lettuce linked to cyclospora outbreak
U.S. airstrikes on Iran continue; ceasefire collapses
Protests over Dollar General store closures in New Orleans
Stock market closes negative for the week
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