NPR News: 06-21-2026 1PM EDT
Summary
Vice President J.D. Vance meets with Iranian officials in Switzerland to advance a tentative peace deal, focusing on nuclear issues and escalating conflicts in Lebanon. Meanwhile, President Trump blames vandals for algae problems at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, despite ongoing renovation disputes. Norway announces strict limits on AI and social media in schools to address declining test scores. The episode also previews pending Supreme Court rulings on birthright citizenship and transgender sports participation.
Topics discussed
Vice President Vance meets with Iranian officials in Switzerland
Dispute over Strait of Hormuz closure and oil traffic
Trump blames vandals for Lincoln Memorial algae bloom
Norway limits AI use in schools due to declining scores
Supreme Court awaits decisions on citizenship and sports
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