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NPR News: 06-26-2026 1AM EDT

Jun 26, 2026 · 4m

Summary

The Trump administration pledges $150 million in aid and search-and-rescue teams to Venezuela following deadly earthquakes. In sports, the U.S. men’s soccer team lost to Turkey but advanced to the World Cup knockout rounds. The Supreme Court granted the White House victories in immigration cases, expanding deportation powers, while Florida’s “Alligator Alcatraz” detention center closes. Additionally, the DEA faces scrutiny over allowing fentanyl pills to remain on New Mexico streets.

Topics discussed

US aid and rescue efforts for Venezuela earthquakes US men's soccer team loses to Turkey in World Cup Supreme Court rulings expand Trump immigration powers Florida's Alligator Alcatraz detention center closes DEA investigates agents over fentanyl in New Mexico Asian stock markets tumble on profit-taking
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