NPR News: 07-16-2026 11PM EDT
Summary
President Trump addressed the nation, pushing for the Save America Act and declassifying disputed election intelligence while discussing strikes on Iran. Meanwhile, investigators probe a White House teleprompter operator for insider trading on prediction markets. The broadcast also covers rising oil prices, a proposed windfall tax, deadly flooding in Texas, and Canadian wildfire smoke affecting air quality. Finally, it highlights record-breaking ticket sales for Christopher Nolan’s new film and a story about a teen killed during Seattle protests.
Topics discussed
Trump's address on election security and Iran war
Investigation into Trump's teleprompter operator
Proposed windfall tax on oil company profits
Texas flooding deaths and Midwest wildfire smoke
Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey premiere hype
Teaser for NPR's Embedded podcast episode
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