NPR News: 06-26-2026 11PM EDT
Summary
NPR covers the expanding Cottonwood Fire in Utah and a mistrial in the Palisades fire arson case. The Trump administration’s Religious Liberty Commission proposes closer church-state ties, while Democratic governors deploy National Guard troops to D.C. for America 250 celebrations. International updates include U.S. strikes on Iran and a rising death toll from Venezuela earthquakes. Additionally, former NOAA staff launch a new climate data site, and Scottie Scheffler leads the PGA Championship.
Topics discussed
Cottonwood Fire in Utah and Western red flag warnings
Palisades Fire arson case ends in mistrial
Religious Liberty Commission recommendations and criticism
Democratic governors send National Guard to D.C.
U.S. military strikes Iran over drone attack
Venezuela earthquake death toll rises to 920
Ex-NOAA employees launch new climate data site
Scottie Scheffler leads PGA Championship
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