NPR News: 06-28-2026 3PM EDT
Summary
Iran attacked Bahrain and Kuwait in retaliation for U.S. airstrikes, while urging restraint regarding the Strait of Hormuz. In Venezuela, international teams search for survivors after deadly earthquakes devastated the coast. Domestically, House Speaker Mike Johnson plans to send a bipartisan housing bill to President Trump, who previously withheld signature. Additionally, Mel Brooks turns 100, and NASA prepares a robotic mission to save the aging Swift Observatory from crashing into Earth.
Topics discussed
Iran attacks Bahrain and Kuwait, warns on Strait of Hormuz
Rescue efforts continue in Venezuela after deadly earthquakes
Trump holds up housing bill over election law dispute
Skydiving plane crash in France kills 11
Comedian Mel Brooks turns 100 years old
NASA plans robot mission to save aging Swift telescope
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