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NPR News: 06-23-2026 11AM EDT

Jun 23, 2026 · 4m

Summary

President Trump visits Pennsylvania to pivot to the economy amid falling approval ratings, while Utah holds a pivotal Democratic primary. A Minnesota judge quashed federal subpoenas related to the ice surge, citing constitutional violations. Internationally, South Korea may accept defecting North Korean troops, and a heat wave causes deaths in Europe. Additionally, the federal government opposes selling more Titanic artifacts.

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Synchrony Bank high-yield savings account ad Trump's economic tour and falling approval ratings Utah Democratic primary and party direction Judge quashes DOJ subpoenas in Minnesota Wall Street declines on rate hike fears Deadly heat wave sweeps across Europe South Korea to accept North Korean POW defectors Federal government opposes Titanic artifact sales Prolon fasting mimicking diet ad
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