NPR News: 07-13-2026 7PM EDT
Summary
NPR News covers President Trump’s announcement of a national address and renewed military strikes against Iran, including a reinstated blockade on the Strait of Hormuz that spiked oil prices. The broadcast reports on a Harris County DA’s independent investigation into a fatal shooting by federal agents in Houston. Additionally, Darlene Graham is named interim U.S. Senator for South Carolina, actor Sam Neill has died at 78, and states sue to block the Paramount-Warner Bros. merger.
Topics discussed
Trump announces speech and reinstates blockade on Iran
Harris County DA investigates fatal ICE shooting in Houston
Markets react to Iran tensions and AI trade concerns
Lindsey Graham's sister named interim senator
Actor Sam Neill dies at age 78
States challenge Paramount-Warner Bros merger
MLB All-Star Game starters announced
Up First podcast promo and upcoming topics
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