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NPR News: 06-25-2026 2PM EDT

Jun 25, 2026 · 4m

Summary

A federal judge blocked parts of Trump’s executive order restricting mail-in voting, ruling it exceeds presidential authority. Meanwhile, rescue efforts continue in Venezuela after deadly earthquakes killed at least 160 people. In Europe, a severe heat wave forced the Uffizi Gallery to suspend ticket sales due to AC failure. Additionally, NPR reports on the death of Blood, Sweat & Tears leader David Clayton Thomas and a judge’s inquiry into the Kennedy Center’s removal of Trump’s name.

Topics discussed

Judge blocks Trump's mail-in voting executive order Deadly earthquakes strike Venezuela; international aid arrives Heat wave forces Uffizi Gallery to suspend ticket sales Market update: Dow up, Nasdaq down David Clayton Thomas of Blood, Sweat & Tears dies at 84 Judge orders report on Kennedy Center tarp and Trump name Schwab Teen Investor Account advertisement
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