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NPR News: 06-26-2026 8PM EDT

Jun 27, 2026 · 4m

Summary

NPR News covers the U.S. striking Iran in response to a drone attack, prompting threats of retaliation. The episode details the Trump administration’s Religious Liberty Commission recommendations and John Bolton’s guilty plea for retaining classified information. Reports also address a failed anti-Hamas rally in Gaza, a court blocking Tennessee from sharing immigrant health data, and OpenAI’s new government vetting process for AI access.

Topics discussed

Sponsor message from Dataiku U.S. strikes Iran in response to drone attack Religious Liberty Commission calls for church-state ties John Bolton pleads guilty to retaining classified info Failed anti-Hamas protests in Gaza amid dire conditions Judge blocks Tennessee from sharing immigrant health data OpenAI allows Trump admin to vet AI access partners Virginia Domino's manager wins fastest pizza maker title Stock market update and Schwab sponsor message
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