NPR News: 06-28-2026 10PM EDT
Summary
NPR News covers growing frustration in Venezuela over the government’s slow response to a deadly earthquake. In the U.S., House Speaker Mike Johnson insists on sending a bipartisan housing bill to President Trump despite his initial cancellation of the signing ceremony. A potentially deadly heat wave is building across the East Coast, while wildfires rage in the West. Other stories include a fatal skydiving crash in France, Julia Letlow’s Senate primary win, a new commemorative passport, and Bill Maher receiving the Mark Twain Prize.
Topics discussed
Frustration over government response to Venezuela earthquake
House Speaker Johnson insists on signing bipartisan housing bill
Deadly heat wave hits East Coast; wildfires in the West
Skydiving plane crash kills 11 in northeastern France
Julia Letlow wins Louisiana Senate primary election
State Department creates commemorative 'Patriot Passport'
Bill Maher receives Mark Twain Prize for American Humor
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