NPR News: 06-29-2026 9PM EDT
Summary
The Supreme Court rejected President Trump’s challenge to mail-in ballot laws, with conservative justices siding with liberals to uphold state election authority. Meanwhile, Michigan’s governor threatened to withdraw National Guard troops from D.C. if used for Trump’s crime crackdown, and Colorado’s high court blocked a Democratic redistricting initiative. The broadcast also covered a Midwest heat wave, Venezuela earthquake aftermath, Comcast’s corporate split, and LeBron James’ NBA free agency options.
Topics discussed
Supreme Court rejects Trump's mail-in ballot lawsuit
Michigan threatens to pull National Guard from D.C.
Colorado Supreme Court blocks Democratic redistricting
Heat wave grips the Midwest
Venezuela earthquake survivor search continues
Comcast splits into two companies amid media shifts
LeBron James NBA free agency options
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