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NPR News: 06-30-2026 3AM EDT

Jun 30, 2026 · 4m

Summary

The Supreme Court struck down limits on firing regulatory agency heads while sending a Federal Reserve dismissal case back to lower courts. Diplomatic talks between the US and Iran are uncertain amid paused attacks in the Persian Gulf. Senator Ruben Gallego was cleared of misconduct allegations by the Senate Ethics Committee. President Trump hesitated to sign a housing affordability bill, and Paraguay declared a national holiday after defeating Germany in the World Cup.

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Capital One Venture X Card advertisement Supreme Court rulings on agency independence and Fed Reserve Potential US-Iran meetings in Doha amid paused strikes Sen. Ruben Gallego cleared of misconduct complaints Trump delays signing housing bill to pressure voting bill Paraguay declares holiday after World Cup upset of Germany Morocco beats Netherlands in World Cup penalty shootout Schwab investment services advertisement
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