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NPR News: 07-31-2026 5PM EDT

Jul 31, 2026 · 4m

Summary

This episode covers President Trump retracting a promise to license Patriot missile production to Ukraine, citing technology security concerns. It reports on a mass migration crisis in Ceuta, Spain, where 60,000 migrants crossed from Morocco, resulting in deaths and political fallout. The broadcast also details the DOJ’s increased use of conspiracy charges against ICE protesters and discusses a study predicting companies will rehire workers after AI-driven layoffs. Finally, it notes a SpaceX rocket’s impending lunar impact.

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