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NPR News: 07-25-2026 3AM EDT

Jul 25, 2026 · 4m

Summary

President Trump delivered a humorous speech at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, marking a shift from his usual media criticism. The episode also covers new tariffs raising inflation concerns, the paused Paramount-Warner Bros. merger amid antitrust lawsuits, and a surge in measles cases. Additionally, it reports on wildfires in Europe, Wall Street volatility driven by AI and geopolitical tensions, and Tony Romo’s DUI arrest.

Topics discussed

Capital One Commercial Bank advertisement Trump's jokes at White House Correspondents' Dinner New tariffs and impact on U.S. economy Paramount and Warner Bros merger delay Rising measles cases in the U.S. Wildfires in France and Spain Wall Street volatility and oil prices Tony Romo arrested for DUI Mattress Firm advertisement
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