NPR News: 06-17-2026 9AM EDT
Summary
President Trump warns of renewed military action against Iran if the tentative deal fails, while the UK investigates a Russian warship firing warning shots at a British yacht. In the US, 15 people face charges for conspiring to impede federal immigration agents in Minnesota, and the Pentagon reports striking an alleged drug boat in the Pacific. Additionally, special education offices are moving from the Department of Education to other agencies, and former NFL player Alden Smith’s family is sending his brain for CTE research.
Topics discussed
Trump threatens Iran with bombing if deal unsatisfactory
Russian warship fires warning shots at British yacht
15 charged for conspiring to impede federal agents in MN
US military strikes alleged drug boat in Eastern Pacific
Education Dept shifts special ed and civil rights offices
Former NFL player's brain sent to CTE research center
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