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NPR News: 06-30-2026 11PM EDT

Jul 1, 2026 · 4m

Summary

The Supreme Court upheld birthright citizenship, transgender athlete bans, and struck down political spending limits. President Trump announced a rare midterm party convention in Dallas to rally Republicans. A KFF poll reveals widespread belief in vaccine myths, particularly among those lacking trusted healthcare providers. Meanwhile, U.S. envoys negotiate with Iran in Qatar, dangerous heat hits the Midwest, and Broadway cleaners authorized a strike.

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Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship Court rulings on transgender athletes and political spending Trump announces first midterm party convention in Dallas Colorado primary results and Democratic challenges Poll reveals widespread belief in vaccine myths US envoys in Qatar for Iran war negotiations Dangerous heat wave hits Midwest and East Broadway theater cleaners authorize strike Fresh Air podcast promotion
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