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NPR News: 07-14-2026 7PM EDT

Jul 14, 2026 · 4m

Summary

This NPR News Now episode covers the Trump administration rescinding a freeze on social service funding for five states after legal challenges. The House passed a bill to make daylight saving time permanent, which now heads to the Senate. Other stories include Spain advancing to the World Cup final, June inflation data and Federal Reserve comments, an Ebola treatment facility strike in Congo, and New York’s moratorium on new AI data centers.

Topics discussed

Trump administration rescinds freeze on social service funding House votes to make daylight saving time permanent Spain beats France to advance to World Cup finals Inflation drops and Fed Chair Warsh testifies on rates Workers strike at Ebola treatment facility in Congo New York blocks new AI data centers to protect grid Fresh Air preview: Voting Rights Act and election stakes
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