NPR News: 06-29-2026 10PM EDT
Summary
This episode covers escalating U.S.-Iran tensions and a Supreme Court ruling that weakens regulatory agency independence while rejecting Trump’s attempt to dismiss a Federal Reserve appointee. The Court also upheld a jury verdict against Trump for sexual abuse and defamation. In domestic news, Trump hesitates on a bipartisan housing bill, Virginia legalizes recreational marijuana sales, and an Alaska Senate challenger secures ballot access. Internationally, Uganda cracks down on media outlets, and Paraguay defeats Germany in the World Cup.
Topics discussed
U.S. and Iran tensions pause in Strait of Hormuz
Supreme Court rules on agency independence and Fed
Court rejects Trump's appeal in E. Jean Carroll case
Trump hesitates on bipartisan housing bill
Virginia legalizes recreational marijuana sales
Alaska court allows Dan Sullivan challenger on ballot
Ugandan military shuts down major media outlets
Paraguay upsets Germany in World Cup shootout
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