NPR News: 06-18-2026 5AM EDT
Summary
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reviews U.S. forces in Europe while criticizing allies, as a deal to end the war with Iran nears signing. MIT researchers analyze a Russian nuclear-powered missile, raising safety concerns. Meanwhile, President Trump’s approval ratings hit record lows, and he pressures Senate Republicans over intelligence appointments and election security legislation. The episode also covers a Toledo shooting arrest, Federal Reserve interest rate decisions, and the New York Knicks’ championship parade.
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Defense Secretary Hegseth reviews US forces in Europe
US-Iran war-ending deal signing ceremony
MIT researchers analyze Russian nuclear missile
Trump approval ratings hit record lows
Senate postpones DNI confirmation hearing
Second suspect arrested in Toledo shooting
Fed holds rates steady amid inflation concerns
New York Knicks ticker tape parade
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