NPR News: 07-21-2026 9AM EDT
Summary
This NPR News Now episode covers escalating U.S.-Iran tensions, including Pakistani mediation efforts and rising gas prices due to conflict. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth seeks a $90 billion funding boost while President Trump honors fallen service members. The broadcast also reports on Arizona’s primary election results, upgrades to the Qatar-gifted Air Force One, and new American Heart Association guidelines on safe coffee consumption.
Topics discussed
Iran-Pakistan diplomatic talks and ceasefire mediation
Defense funding request and fallen service members
Rising gas prices and travel costs due to conflict
Arizona primary election results and key races
Qatar-gifted luxury jet upgrades for Air Force One
AHA guidelines on safe daily coffee consumption
U.S. stock market futures trading higher
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