NPR News: 07-27-2026 9PM EDT
Summary
NPR News Now covers President Trump’s tariff announcement in Michigan ahead of the state’s primary and the Democratic Senate race. Former FBI Director Jim Comey seeks dismissal of his indictment over a political Instagram post, while a judge blocks Minnesota’s new prediction market law. The episode also reports on Stanford’s student-athlete unionization, Mitch McConnell’s health update, the child care crisis, and a wildfire in France generating its own weather.
Topics discussed
Trump's tariffs in Michigan and upcoming primary races
Jim Comey seeks dismissal of indictment over seashell post
Judge blocks Minnesota law banning prediction markets
Stanford football players form first union chapter
Mitch McConnell's health update and Fancy Farm absence
Survey highlights child care costs as major voter concern
Wildfire in France creates its own thunderstorm
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