NPR News: 06-23-2026 12AM EDT
Summary
Vice President J.D. Vance reports progress in Iran nuclear talks, while the Senate passes a major bipartisan housing affordability bill aimed at increasing supply. President Trump issues an executive order on quantum technology, though experts remain skeptical amid funding cuts. A federal judge halts subpoenas for Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, ruling them retaliatory. Additionally, a police officer is killed in a Montreal shootout, and new studies link climate change to increased severe wildfires in California.
Topics discussed
VP Vance on Iran nuclear talks progress
Senate passes major housing affordability bill
Trump executive order on quantum technology
Judge halts subpoena of Gov. Tim Walz
Police officer killed in Montreal shootout
Study links climate change to CA wildfires
Trial begins for Palisades fire suspect
Asian financial markets mostly lower
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