NPR News: 07-12-2026 2PM EDT
Summary
NPR News Now reports on the death of Senator Lindsey Graham and President Trump’s threat of military action against Iran. The broadcast covers Wall Street earnings, inflation concerns, and Fed Chair testimony. It also details a Maine Democratic primary vacancy, construction issues at the Kennedy Center, an Ebola outbreak in Congo, and deadly flooding in Missouri.
Topics discussed
Death of Senator Lindsey Graham and his political legacy
Trump's threat to bomb Iran and assassination concerns
Wall Street earnings and inflation report expectations
Maine Democrats seek new candidate to challenge Collins
Allegations of construction issues at the Kennedy Center
WHO challenges in Ebola response in Congo
Missouri flooding kills one and NPR funding appeal
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