NPR News: 06-24-2026 10PM EDT
Summary
NPR News Now covers a state of emergency in Venezuela following two major earthquakes that caused widespread damage in Caracas. In Washington, Senator Bill Cassidy alleges President Trump attempted to bully him during a meeting about the Iran war, while oil prices drop as the Strait of Hormuz reopens. The broadcast also reports on new Olympic athlete grants, a delayed USPS cash crisis, and China’s supercomputer surpassing U.S. rivals in computing power.
Topics discussed
State of emergency declared in Venezuela after major earthquakes
Sen. Cassidy claims Trump attempted to bully him over Iran war
Fertilizer prices drop but farmers expect slow relief
Oil prices decline easing inflation concerns
IOC to pay $100M in grants to Olympic athletes
USPS cash crisis delayed until 2031 amid funding changes
Chinese supercomputer ranks as world's most powerful
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