NPR News: 07-04-2026 10PM EDT
Summary
NPR News covers the resumption of Independence Day celebrations on the National Mall after storm evacuations and notes the expiration of a Republican provision defunding abortion providers. The episode updates on the World Cup, Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian oil infrastructure, and a federal judge denying President Trump’s request to delay payment in the E. Jean Carroll case. It also reflects on the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence and the launch of the Texas Stock Exchange.
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National Mall celebrations continue despite storms
GOP defunding of abortion providers expires
World Cup updates and remaining teams
Ukrainian drones strike Russian oil terminal
Judge rejects Trump's delay request in Carroll case
Congress marks 250th anniversary of Declaration
Texas Stock Exchange officially opens
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