NPR News: 07-16-2026 3AM EDT
Summary
This NPR News Now episode covers President Trump’s claims regarding Iran, including the release of Dana Karari, and Ukraine’s defense minister Mikhail Fedorov stepping down amid government reshuffles. In the U.S., Texas faces catastrophic flooding with over 30 inches of rain expected, while a boat capsizing in San Francisco Bay leaves three missing. The broadcast also reports on the New York Times fighting DOJ subpoenas over Air Force One leaks, NYC expanding preschool special education, and a sell-off in Asian stocks linked to AI.
Topics discussed
Trump claims Iran will be defeated; Dana Karari released
Ukraine's tech-savvy defense minister steps down
Record rainfall and disaster declaration in Texas
Boat capsizes in San Francisco Bay; one dead
NYT seeks to block DOJ subpoenas of journalists
NYC expands special education programs for preschoolers
Asian shares decline; oil prices rise
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