NPR News: 07-22-2026 5AM EDT
Summary
NPR News Now covers President Trump’s threats to expand strikes on Iran amid ongoing military operations. In Ukraine, President Zelensky fired top military commander General Alexander Siersky following protests and leadership clashes. The episode also reports on Trump-backed candidates winning Arizona primaries, Tropical Storm Bertha’s impact on the Gulf Coast, and Canada’s decision to skip a joint ceremony for the new Gordie Howe Bridge due to U.S. trade tensions.
Topics discussed
Trump threatens to expand war with Iran
Zelensky fires Ukraine's top military commander
Trump-backed candidates win Arizona primaries
Flood watches and Tropical Storm Bertha update
Canada cancels joint bridge opening ceremony
Wall Street gains and upcoming earnings reports
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