NPR News: 07-25-2026 6AM EDT
Summary
Democrats in Maine select Troy Jackson to challenge Senator Susan Collins, while President Trump imposes tariffs on Mexico over a cyclospora outbreak and targets the Smithsonian Institution. Gas prices rise despite falling oil costs linked to Iran peace talks, and Canada skips a bridge ceremony due to new US tariffs. Additionally, Paramount and Warner Bros. pause their merger amid antitrust lawsuits.
Topics discussed
Maine Democrats choose Troy Jackson as Senate nominee
Trump threatens tariffs on Mexico over cyclospora outbreak
Executive order targets Smithsonian Institution exhibits
Oil prices fall but gas costs remain high amid Iran tensions
US skips Canada bridge ceremony due to new tariffs
Paramount and Warner Bros pause merger amid antitrust suits
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