NPR News: 06-29-2026 2PM EDT
Summary
The Supreme Court ruled that President Trump can fire independent agency members, though it carved out an exception for the Federal Reserve. The Court also upheld a Mississippi law allowing late mail-in ballots, a setback for Republicans. Meanwhile, U.S. officials travel to Qatar for Iran talks amid paused hostilities, and the DOJ renames its environmental division to emphasize energy security. Other updates include the Strawberry Moon, Venezuela earthquake relief efforts, Alec Murdoch’s retrial hearing, and World Cup knockout stage analysis.
Topics discussed
Supreme Court rules on presidential firing power
Court upholds Mississippi mail-in ballot grace period
U.S. officials travel to Qatar for Iran talks
DOJ renames environmental division to focus on energy
Strawberry Moon rises tonight
Search continues for Venezuela earthquake victims
Alec Murdoch faces pretrial hearing for retrial
World Cup enters knockout stage with USA update
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