NPR News: 07-29-2026 1AM EDT
Summary
NPR News Now covers President Trump’s eulogy for Senator Lindsey Graham and the Senate’s subsequent advancement of a Russia sanctions bill. The report also details South Dakota Governor Larry Rodin’s Republican nomination victory and the EU’s mobilization of resources to combat wildfires in France and Spain. Additionally, the episode highlights renewed US-Iran military tensions, the death of artist Betye Saar, and Asian financial market declines driven by a chipmaker sell-off.
Topics discussed
Trump speaks at Lindsey Graham's funeral; Senate advances Russia sanctions bill
Larry Rodin wins South Dakota Republican gubernatorial nomination
EU mobilizes resources to help France and Spain battle wildfires
U.S. and Iran exchange attacks; ceasefire pause ends
Artist Betye Saar dies at 99; known for reclaiming stereotypes
Asian financial markets drop amid chipmaker sell-off
Planet Money Summer School promo: U.S. and China similarities
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