NPR News: 06-29-2026 4PM EDT
Summary
The Supreme Court ruled that President Trump failed to provide due process in firing Fed board member Lisa Cook, though it allowed the firing of an FTC commissioner. Other court decisions upheld a Mississippi mail-in ballot law and restricted geofence warrants. Internationally, Venezuela faces a death toll of 1,719 after earthquakes, while U.S.-Iran tensions persist. Domestically, the FAA investigates a JetBlue drone collision, and new federal student loan rules take effect.
Topics discussed
Supreme Court rulings on presidential power and Fed independence
Court upholds Mississippi mail-in ballot law and restricts geo-review
Venezuela earthquake death toll rises as rescue efforts continue
FAA investigates JetBlue flight collision with drone at JFK
Oil prices and U.S. military strikes on Iranian targets
Major changes to federal student loan repayment plans
Brazil beats Japan in FIFA World Cup match
Stock market update and NPR sponsorship info
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