NPR News: 06-17-2026 4PM EDT
Summary
This NPR News Now episode covers President Trump’s new Iran deal and his criticism of opponents, alongside the Federal Reserve’s decision to hold interest rates steady amid high inflation. The broadcast also reports on the psychiatric defense strategy in the Luigi Mangione trial and the Senate’s delay of Jay Clayton’s DNI confirmation hearing. Additionally, it highlights wildfire evacuations in Spokane and a Pew Research poll showing rising U.S. AI chatbot usage paired with growing public concern over the technology.
Topics discussed
Trump defends Iran deal and 60-day negotiation clock
Fed holds interest rates steady amid inflation concerns
Luigi Mangione defense plans psychiatric argument
Senate delays DNI confirmation per Trump's request
Wildfire evacuations in Spokane and rising fire stats
Poll: AI chatbot usage rises but so do concerns
On This American Life promo: The mystery of lost pants
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