NPR News: 06-11-2026 5PM EDT
Summary
President Trump claims a peace deal with Iran is imminent after halting military strikes, while nominating Jay Clayton as director of national intelligence. A UFC event takes over the White House lawn as part of a sports diplomacy initiative, and World Cup matches spark protests and celebrations in Mexico. Other stories include a Minnesota assassination suspect pleading guilty, a Hantavirus quarantine dispute, and the death of the last known child of a Union Civil War veteran.
Topics discussed
Trump calls off military strikes on Iran, promises peace deal
Trump nominates Jay Clayton as Director of National Intelligence
UFC event at White House framed as sports diplomacy
World Cup kicks off with protests and celebrations in Mexico
U.S. stocks rally to best day in two months
Assassin of Minnesota lawmaker pleads guilty to avoid death penalty
Cruise ship passenger held in quarantine amid Hantavirus outbreak
Last known child of a Union Civil War veteran dies at 101
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