NPR News: 07-26-2026 4PM EDT
Summary
NPR News covers the pause in US-Iran hostilities and bipartisan congressional frustration over resource depletion. The episode highlights Democrats selecting Troy Jackson for Maine’s Senate race, focusing on affordability amid rising costs. Wildfires force evacuations in France and Spain, while smoke blankets the US Northwest. Additionally, the Trump administration’s dismissal of federal advisory committees raises concerns about lost scientific expertise.
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US-Iran conflict and bipartisan congressional frustration
Maine Democrats select Troy Jackson for Senate race
Wildfires and smoke in the US Northwest
Wildfires force evacuations in France and Spain
Trump administration freezes federal advisory committees
Punch the monkey turns one year old
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