NPR News: 07-26-2026 4AM EDT
Summary
An appeals court blocked parts of Trump’s executive order restricting mail-in voting, citing potential voter disenfranchisement. Maine Democrats selected Troy Jackson for Senate after Graham Plattner withdrew amid sexual assault allegations. The episode also covers escalating conflict between Saudi Arabia and Houthi militants in Yemen, a significant fundraising gap favoring Republicans in the midterms, and efforts to recruit more men into nursing.
Topics discussed
Appeals court blocks Trump's mail-in voting executive order
Troy Jackson elected Maine Senate candidate after Plattner withdrawal
Saudi Arabia and Houthi militants escalate conflict in Yemen
Republican committees hold significant cash advantage over Democrats
Rise of male nurses driven by job demand and patient needs
Berlin van attack and major wildfire in France
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