NPR News: 06-17-2026 9PM EDT
Summary
This episode covers a proposed U.S.-Iran deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and end hostilities, alongside President Trump delaying Jay Clayton’s intelligence nomination to pressure the Senate. It also reports on moving special education offices to HHS, Tropical Storm Arthur, stock drops over Fed rate fears, and DOJ support for Elon Musk’s data center. Finally, it details wildfires in Washington and archaeological findings at Bunker Hill.
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Terms of ceasefire between U.S. and Iran revealed
Trump postpones Jay Clayton hearing to pressure Senate
Special education offices moved to HHS; advocates concerned
Tropical Storm Arthur and stock market drop
DOJ defends Musk's data center against Clean Air Act claims
Wildfire forces evacuations near Spokane, Washington
Archaeological dig reveals artifacts from Battle of Bunker Hill
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