NPR News: 06-24-2026 9AM EDT
Summary
Congress passed a major bipartisan housing affordability bill aimed at streamlining regulations and limiting large investors. Meanwhile, a federal appeals court allowed the Trump administration to expand fast-track deportations for unauthorized migrants. In the West, hot, dry conditions fueled wildfires in Utah and Arizona, forcing evacuations. Elsewhere, California prepares to sue over a halted offshore wind project, Scottish fans gathered in Miami for a World Cup match, and fencing was installed around the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.
Topics discussed
Congress passes major housing affordability bill
Court clears way for expanded fast-track deportations
Wildfires rage in Utah and Arizona amid heat
California sues over halted offshore wind project
Scotland fans in Miami for World Cup match vs Brazil
Fencing installed around Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool
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