NPR News: 07-16-2026 9PM EDT
Summary
President Trump delivers a primetime speech addressing the 2020 election, the economy, and Iran, while major networks decline to air it live. Meanwhile, the Federal Highway Administration removes proven road safety measures like bike lanes, sparking criticism from advocates. In Ukraine, protests erupt after the dismissal of Defense Minister Mikhailo Fedorov. Japan’s parliament approves imperial succession reforms to address a lineage crisis, and the U.S. Mint begins producing a commemorative $1 coin featuring Trump.
Topics discussed
Trump's primetime speech on election integrity
Removal of road safety recommendations by FHWA
Protests over Ukraine defense minister dismissal
Japan revises imperial succession law
Aviation investigation and new Trump commemorative coin
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