NPR News: 07-24-2026 7PM EDT
Summary
This episode covers President Trump’s escalating legal and personal attacks on the press ahead of the White House Correspondents Dinner. The International Criminal Court voted to remove its prosecutor amid sexual misconduct allegations and U.S. efforts to dismantle the court. Paramount and Warner Bros. paused their merger due to antitrust lawsuits, while German Chancellor Merz reshuffled his cabinet. LeBron James joins the 76ers, and Democrats picked South Carolina for the 2028 primary opener.
Topics discussed
White House Correspondents Dinner and Trump's press relations
ICC prosecutor ousted amid U.S. efforts to dismantle court
Paramount and Warner Bros. pause merger over antitrust suits
German Chancellor reshuffles cabinet ahead of elections
LeBron James joins Philadelphia 76ers
Democrats select South Carolina for 2028 primary
NPR Politics Podcast promo on immigration ad spending
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