NPR News: 07-21-2026 2PM EDT
Summary
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faces Congress over an $87 billion budget request amid escalating drone warfare threats from Iran. Meanwhile, Houthi rebels threaten a Red Sea blockade, and the FDA investigates a cyclospora outbreak linked to Taylor Farms. The Catholic Bishops criticize immigration enforcement tactics, while former President Biden appeals a court ruling to release private interview recordings. The episode concludes with a preview of Hunter Biden’s Newsmakers interview.
Topics discussed
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Defense budget request and drone warfare risks
Houthi threats to Red Sea maritime routes
FDA probe into cyclospora outbreak
Catholic bishops on immigration enforcement
Biden memoir interview release ruling
Preview of Hunter Biden interview
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