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NPR News: 07-23-2026 7PM EDT

Jul 23, 2026 · 4m

Summary

NPR covers new Trump tariffs on 59 countries and the EU, alongside a controversial nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia that alarms Israel. House Republicans refer former special counsel Jack Smith for prosecution, while the administration withdraws subpoenas for NYT reporters. The episode also addresses states suing over disaster aid conditions, research on invasive species harming poorer nations, and a Polish mastodonsaurus restoration project.

Topics discussed

New Trump tariffs on 59 countries and EU U.S.-Saudi nuclear deal and Israeli concerns GOP refers Jack Smith to DOJ for prosecution Subpoenas withdrawn from NYT reporters States sue over voter data for disaster aid Invasive species impact lower-income nations Volunteers restore mastodonsaurus skeleton
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