NPR News: 06-12-2026 9PM EDT
Summary
A federal judge blocked the Trump administration’s anti-weaponization fund, demanding a formal declaration of its cancellation. Meanwhile, a lawsuit challenging a White House UFC event was dismissed, and the FBI raided a Democratic group in Ohio over alleged voter fraud. The episode also covers the upheld conviction of Sam Bankman-Fried, severe water shortages in Puerto Rico, and a study on heat risks during pregnancy.
Topics discussed
Judge blocks Trump admin's anti-weaponization fund
Judge refuses to stop White House UFC event
FBI raids Ohio democratic organizing group
Court upholds Sam Bankman-Fried conviction
Puerto Rico faces severe water shortages
Study links heat stress proteins to pregnancy
Patagonia brand sues drag queen over name
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