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NPR News: 06-23-2026 3PM EDT

Jun 23, 2026 · 4m

Summary

This NPR News Now episode covers conflicting U.S. and Iranian statements regarding nuclear inspections, with President Trump insisting inspections are agreed upon. It reports on arrests for vandalizing the Lincoln Memorial and competitive Democratic primaries in Utah. Other stories include Palestinians collecting concrete from Israeli tunnel-sealing efforts in Gaza, a federal report blaming poor construction for the Surfside condo collapse, and bipartisan housing affordability legislation moving through Congress.

Topics discussed

U.S. and Iran dispute over nuclear site inspections Trump claims vandals damaged Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool Utah's competitive Democratic primary and national implications Palestinians collect concrete from sealed Hamas tunnels in Gaza NIST cites poor construction in Florida condo collapse Housing affordability bill and NBA draft preview
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