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NPR News: 06-25-2026 11AM EDT

Jun 25, 2026 · 4m

Summary

The Supreme Court issued major rulings favoring the Trump administration on immigration, allowing restrictions on asylum seekers and ending temporary protected status. The court also overturned a Roundup cancer verdict, ruling federal law preempts state claims, and struck down a Hawaii gun law as unconstitutional. Internationally, the U.S. is aiding Venezuela after earthquakes, while China defends its new ethnic unity law. Meanwhile, Europe faces a severe heat wave with record temperatures.

Topics discussed

Supreme Court immigration victories for Trump administration Court overturns Roundup cancer verdict, siding with Bayer Supreme Court strikes down Hawaii gun permit law US and UN aid response to Venezuela earthquakes Wall Street stocks trading higher China's new ethnic unity law and overseas reach Dangerous heat wave grips Europe Stock market update: Dow and S&P 500 gains Total Wine & More advertisement
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