NPR News: 07-15-2026 9AM EDT
Summary
NPR News Now covers ICE pausing vehicle stops after deadly shootings, despite delays in deploying body cameras. The episode reports on escalating US-Iran tensions with strikes on military sites and threats to global shipping lanes. Dr. Erica Schwartz faces Senate confirmation to lead the CDC amid agency struggles. Additionally, Trump previews an election-focused address, while Canadian wildfire smoke and extreme heat impact air quality in the eastern US.
Topics discussed
ICE pauses vehicle stops amid body camera shortages
US strikes Iranian sites; Iran threatens strait blockade
CDC nominee Erica Schwartz faces Senate confirmation
Trump to address elections in primetime speech
Canadian wildfire smoke hits US during extreme heat
Asian stocks mixed; Wall Street futures rise
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