NPR News: 06-17-2026 6AM EDT
Summary
The G7 Summit concludes with allies reaffirming support for Ukraine despite tensions with President Trump, who views Putin differently. In US politics, Georgia primary results are reported, and Trump delays a DNI nominee to pressure Congress on voter ID laws. The Federal Reserve is expected to hold interest rates steady amid inflation driven by energy prices. Meanwhile, the Justice Department charges individuals for impeding immigration officers, and National Guard troops surge in Washington, D.C., ahead of July 4th.
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G7 Summit reaffirms support for Ukraine
Georgia primary and runoff election results
Trump delays DNI nominee over voter ID bill
Fed expected to hold interest rates steady
DOJ charges 15 for impeding immigration officers
National Guard surge in Washington D.C.
Tropical disturbance threatens Gulf Coast
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