NPR News: 07-14-2026 12AM EDT
Summary
NPR News Now covers President Trump’s planned address amid renewed U.S. military strikes and a blockade on Iran. The episode reports on the death of Senator Lindsey Graham and the resulting Senate budget challenges, alongside the draining of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool for repairs. Additional stories include a lawsuit against the Paramount-Warner Bros. merger, controversial legislation in Israel, and the start of the World Cup semifinals.
Topics discussed
Trump announces speech amid Iran strikes and blockade
US completes third night of strikes on Iran
Senate returns without Sen. Lindsey Graham
Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool drained for repairs
States sue to block Paramount-Warner Bros merger
Israel passes controversial laws ahead of elections
World Cup semifinals: France vs Spain, Argentina vs England
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