NPR News: 06-24-2026 6PM EDT
Summary
Senator Bill Cassidy alleges President Trump bullied him over Iran war criticism during a closed-door meeting. Meanwhile, Washington talks aim to replace Israeli troops in Lebanon with local forces, while U.S.-Iran negotiations continue in Switzerland. In domestic news, pro-Mamdani candidates won in New York, a magnitude 5.6 quake hit Northern California, and the EPA settled with 3M over PFAS pollution. Additionally, Scotland faces Brazil in a crucial World Cup match, and China’s supercomputer now leads global rankings.
Topics discussed
Trump accused of bullying Sen. Cassidy over Iran war
Talks on Lebanon ceasefire and Iran war negotiations
NYC election results signal shift to the left for Democrats
Magnitude 5.6 earthquake hits Northern California
3M settles with US over PFAS chemical pollution
Scottish fans in Miami for crucial World Cup match
Chinese supercomputer tops US rival in rankings
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