NPR News: 06-26-2026 5PM EDT
Summary
The U.S. military struck Iran following a drone attack on a ship, while President Trump labeled left-wing Democrats as communists ahead of midterms. Former National Security Advisor John Bolton pleaded guilty to mishandling classified information, and a mistrial was declared in the Palisades fire arson case. Additionally, California Governor Gavin Newsom advocates for a federal billionaire’s tax, Australia plans to strengthen its youth social media ban, and Greece offers cash incentives to remove toxic invasive toadfish.
Topics discussed
U.S. strikes Iran over drone attack on ship
Trump labels Democratic socialists as communists
John Bolton pleads guilty to mishandling classified info
Mistrial declared in Palisades fire arson case
U.S. stock indexes tick down
Newsom calls for national billionaire's tax
Australia plans to strengthen youth social media ban
Greece offers cash to catch toxic toadfish
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