NPR News: 07-10-2026 1PM EDT
Summary
President Trump refused to sign a housing affordability bill, citing voter ID legislation, while the White House removed remaining Election Assistance Commission members. Tensions with Iran escalated after tanker attacks, prompting analysis of regional risks. Goldman Sachs banned employee betting on prediction markets, and the DRC faces its fastest-growing Ebola outbreak. Meanwhile, Volkswagen plans to scale back models amid declining global sales.
Topics discussed
Trump refuses to sign bipartisan housing affordability bill
White House ousts remaining Election Assistance Commission leadership
Iran tensions and Strait of Hormuz control analysis
Goldman Sachs bans employees from betting on prediction markets
Fastest growing Ebola outbreak spreads in Democratic Republic of Congo
Volkswagen scales back model lineup amid global sales decline
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