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NPR News: 07-24-2026 1PM EDT

Jul 24, 2026 · 4m

Summary

NPR News covers President Trump’s upcoming meeting with Zelensky and new tariffs on trading partners, including threats against the UK. The Justice Department withdrew subpoenas against New York Times reporters regarding a jet story. Australia is sending firefighters to help the U.S. battle widespread wildfires. Other stories include a bomb interception in Ireland, an end to an Indian educator’s hunger strike, and Chris Brown’s guilty plea in London.

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Intro: Zelensky-Trump meeting and tariff announcements UK tariffs threat over digital services tax DOJ withdraws NYT subpoenas on jet story Australian firefighters aid U.S. wildfire response Bomb intercepted in Ireland near Northern Ireland border Indian educator ends hunger strike amid protests Chris Brown pleads guilty to London affray charge NPR Politics Podcast promo on immigration ads
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