NPR News: 07-25-2026 3PM EDT
Summary
Democrats in Maine nominated logger Troy Jackson to challenge Sen. Susan Collins in a closely watched race. President Trump signed an executive order targeting the Smithsonian for alleged bias, while court documents reveal DOE canceled clean energy grants based on political grounds. Other stories include a new US-Canada bridge opening amid tariff tensions, an Indian education minister resigning after exam protests, and water fluoridation delays in Albany due to supply chain issues linked to the war in Iran.
Topics discussed
Troy Jackson nominated to challenge Sen. Susan Collins in Maine
Trump executive order targets Smithsonian Institution
DOE clean energy grants cancelled on political grounds
US-Canada bridge opening delayed by new tariffs
India's education minister resigns amid student protests
War with Iran disrupts water fluoridation supply chains
World Drowning Prevention Day awareness
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