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NPR News: 07-27-2026 10PM EDT

Jul 28, 2026 · 4m

Summary

This episode covers President Trump’s Supreme Court appeal to enforce mail-in voting restrictions and his push for a citizenship voting bill. It also reports on Brian Koberger’s petition to reopen his Idaho murder case and ICE’s plan to extend a detention facility contract despite abuse allegations. Additional stories include the rise of Chinese AI models in the US, the upcoming Broadway adaptation of Prince’s Purple Rain, and FIFA President Gianni Infantino’s response to World Cup criticism.

Topics discussed

Schwab investment advertisement Trump asks Supreme Court to allow mail-in voting restrictions Trump pressures Senate to pass proof of citizenship bill Idaho murder convict seeks to withdraw guilty plea ICE extends contract for El Paso detention facility Chinese AI models gain popularity in the US Prince's Purple Rain musical coming to Broadway FIFA President Infantino responds to World Cup criticism Synchrony Bank savings account advertisement
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