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NPR News: 07-27-2026 6PM EDT

Jul 27, 2026 · 4m

Summary

NPR News Now covers President Trump’s Supreme Court appeal to uphold his executive order restricting mail-in voting and his push for a citizenship proof bill. The episode also reports on Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu’s visit amid growing tensions with the U.S. over Iran and Lebanon. Additionally, it details China’s warning against potential U.S. sanctions on AI companies, FIFA President Infantino’s defense against criticism, and updates on Broadway’s Purple Rain and Stanford’s player unionization.

Topics discussed

Trump asks Supreme Court to pause ruling on mail-in voting order Trump urges Senate to delay recess for citizenship voting bill Netanyahu visits US amid tensions over Iran and Lebanon China warns of measures against US AI sanctions FIFA president attacks critics over World Cup controversy Purple Rain musical coming to Broadway in 2027 Stanford becomes first team to organize player union Bullseye segment with artist Judy Chicago
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