NPR News: 06-23-2026 9AM EDT
Summary
NPR News Now covers conflicting claims about Iran nuclear inspections following U.S.-Iran talks and reports on deadly Ukrainian drone strikes in Russia. The episode highlights the Senate’s passage of a major bipartisan housing affordability bill aimed at increasing supply. Additional stories include volatile stock markets, primary elections in three states, tiny transforming robots landing on the moon, and dangerous heat waves across the Southwest.
Topics discussed
Iran denies new nuclear inspection commitments
Ukrainian drone strikes kill five in Russia
Senate passes major housing affordability bill
Stock market volatility and Fed rate concerns
Primary elections in Maryland, New York, and Utah
Transforming robots land on the moon
Dangerous heat wave in the Southwest
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