NPR News: 06-27-2026 3PM EDT
Summary
NPR News Now covers escalating Middle East tensions as Iran strikes Bahrain and U.S. ships, prompting American retaliation. The broadcast reports on the aftermath of deadly earthquakes in Venezuela, where rescue efforts face resource shortages. Domestic stories include a Trump commission’s recommendations on religious liberty, Texas adding the Bible to school reading lists, and a Supreme Court ruling striking down Hawaii’s gun restrictions.
Topics discussed
Iranian drones hit Bahrain amid US-Iran tensions
Rescue efforts struggle after deadly Venezuela earthquakes
Religious Liberty Commission challenges church-state separation
Texas schools add Bible passages to required reading list
5 million drop ACA health insurance due to rising costs
Supreme Court strikes down Hawaii gun restriction law
Pending Supreme Court decision on birthright citizenship
This American Life promo: mysteries of lost pants
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