NPR News: 07-23-2026 8PM EDT
Summary
This episode covers President Trump’s stance on Iran-related damages and Houthi attacks, which are driving up oil prices and mortgage rates. Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Russian officials to discuss Ukraine, while the Education Department reversed a civil rights policy on disparate impact. Additional stories include federal health advisors reviewing peptide injections, the Dodgers’ White House visit, and Hawaii raising the minimum age for riding in truck beds.
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Iran conflict, oil prices, and mortgage rates
Rubio meets Russian FM on Ukraine war
Reversal of disparate impact civil rights policy
Homicide rates drop across 30 cities
Review of controversial peptide injections
Dodgers visit White House amid controversy
Hawaii raises truck bed riding age limit
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