NPR News: 06-22-2026 7PM EDT
Summary
This NPR News Now episode covers Vice President J.D. Vance’s diplomatic progress with Iran, including a temporary lifting of oil sanctions. A federal judge blocked a voter purge tool, while wildfires fueled by dry weather force evacuations in Utah. In sports, Lionel Messi set a new World Cup scoring record. The broadcast also highlights Mexico’s potential oil shipments to Cuba, public opinion on prayer in schools, and a bipartisan Senate housing bill.
Topics discussed
US lifts Iran oil sanctions as part of interim peace deal
Judge rules federal voter purge tool unlawful
Wildfires force evacuations in Utah and Arizona
Lionel Messi breaks World Cup all-time scoring record
Mexico plans to restart oil shipments to Cuba
Poll: Americans split on religious expression in schools
Senate passes bipartisan housing bill to lower prices
Stocks mixed; Sources and Methods promo on Iran deal
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