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NPR News: 06-27-2026 4AM EDT

Jun 27, 2026 · 4m

Summary

This episode covers a Trump administration draft report proposing to replace church-state separation with "bridges," alongside Texas mandating Bible passages in schools. It reports on the devastating twin earthquakes in Venezuela and a U.S. military strike on Iran following a drone attack. Additional stories include Trump’s tariff threats, Cape Verde’s historic World Cup advancement, and the New York Mets firing their manager.

Topics discussed

Capital One advertisement Trump admin draft report on church and state Texas adds Bible passages to school reading list Venezuela earthquake death toll and aid efforts US military strikes Iran after drone attack Trump threatens 100% tariffs on digital services Cape Verde advances to World Cup knockout stage New York Mets fire manager Carlos Mendoza Schwab Teen Investor Account advertisement
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