NPR News: 06-24-2026 5PM EDT
Summary
The Pentagon seeks $80 billion for Iran operations as President Trump pressures Senate Republicans over a housing bill. Utah holds congressional primaries, with Ben McAdams winning a new Democratic-leaning district. Wall Street closes mixed amid tech losses, while African immigrants flee South Africa due to rising anti-migration anger. The USPS cash crisis is delayed until 2031, and the IOC announces grants for athletes.
Topics discussed
Pentagon requests $80B for Iran war operations
Trump cancels housing bill signing, demands election security act
Judge blocks Trump's executive order on election rules
Utah primary results: McAdams wins, GOP incumbents hold
Wall Street stocks close mixed amid tech losses
African immigrants flee South Africa amid rising hostility
USPS cash crisis delayed to 2031, borrowing from pensions
IOC to pay $100M in grants to Olympic athletes
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