NPR News: 07-16-2026 8AM EDT
Summary
President Trump prepares for a primetime address on elections while pushing for federal voting restrictions. Meanwhile, U.S. airstrikes against Iran intensify amid unclear ceasefire talks, and the State Department hosts a counterterrorism conference focusing on left-wing violence. In domestic news, Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche faces Senate scrutiny, former Meta employees sue over AI-driven layoffs, and the New York Times challenges DOJ subpoenas targeting journalists.
Topics discussed
Trump's primetime address on elections and voting restrictions
U.S. intensifies airstrikes against Iranian targets
Counterterrorism conference focuses on left-wing violence
Senate reactions to Acting AG Todd Blanche's testimony
Former Meta employees sue over AI-driven layoffs
NYT challenges DOJ subpoenas of journalists
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