NPR News: 06-19-2026 7AM EDT
Summary
Vice President J.D. Vance delays Iran talks as Trump jokes about taking credit or blame, while fighting escalates in Lebanon despite a ceasefire. DHS plans to equip local police with facial recognition apps for immigration enforcement, raising privacy concerns. Meanwhile, the Senate advances college sports legislation, and a Texas report reveals fatal safety failures at Camp Mystic.
Topics discussed
Vance delays Iran talks; Trump's joke about taking credit
Escalating fighting in southern Lebanon despite ceasefire
DHS plans to give local police facial recognition tech
Senate advances bill to stabilize college sports
Report finds Camp Mystic unprepared for deadly floods
Ancient Robin Hood oak tree in Sherwood Forest dies
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