NPR News: 06-17-2026 3AM EDT
Summary
Georgia Republicans selected Rick Jackson as their gubernatorial nominee, rejecting Trump’s pick, while backing Mike Collins for Senate. Internationally, Israel faces backlash over a tentative Iran deal, and Trump considers new Russian oil sanctions amid Ukraine talks. Domestically, thousands of National Guard troops are deployed to Washington for the 250th birthday. The episode also covers the Ebola outbreak in Congo and former NFL player Eldon Smith’s brain donation for CTE research.
Topics discussed
Georgia primary results: Jackson wins, Collins endorsed
Israel criticizes US-Iran deal and occupation of Lebanon
Trump considers sanctions on Russian oil at G7 summit
National Guard surge in D.C. for Independence Day
Ebola outbreak spreads in Congolese gold mining town
Former NFL star Eldon Smith's brain donated for CTE research
Asian stocks rise and Schwab ad
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