NPR News: 06-23-2026 6AM EDT
Summary
The Senate passed a major bipartisan housing bill aimed at boosting supply by reforming permitting and banning institutional bulk purchases. The U.S. temporarily lifted Iranian oil sanctions to facilitate nuclear inspections, while confirming it will end HIV-AIDS funding to South Africa over policy disputes. Additionally, the episode covers primary elections in three states, a Pew survey on religious expression in schools, and Lionel Messi’s record-breaking World Cup goals.
Topics discussed
Senate passes bipartisan housing affordability bill
US lifts Iran oil sanctions amid nuclear inspection debate
Shooting in Lebanon and Iran's conditions for peace
US phases out HIV-AIDS funding to South Africa
Primary elections in Maryland, New York, and Utah
Survey on religious expression in public schools
Lionel Messi breaks World Cup goal scoring record
NPR Tiny Desk Contest Tour announcement
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