NPR News: 07-29-2026 2AM EDT
Summary
This episode covers President Trump’s White House meeting with Ukrainian President Zelensky, noting a lack of new Patriot missile aid despite improved ties. It also details the arrest of a 15-year-old suspect in a gang-related shooting near Seattle’s Space Needle and reports on Oregon’s severe wildfire season, which has burned over 1.5 million acres. Additionally, the show discusses the Senate’s confirmation of Jay Clayton as Director of National Intelligence, a growing national blood supply shortage, and a significant sell-off in Asian tech stocks.
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Trump and Zelensky meeting and Ukraine aid status
Trump at Lindsey Graham funeral and meeting Netanyahu
Seattle food festival shooting and ghost gun details
Oregon wildfires burn 1.5 million acres
Senate confirms Jay Clayton as Director of National Intelligence
US blood supply shortage and donation appeal
Asian stocks sink amid chip sector sell-off
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