NPR News: 06-27-2026 3AM EDT
Summary
This episode covers the rising death toll from Venezuela’s earthquakes and the Trump administration’s renewed disaster response. It also reports on the Religious Liberty Commission’s push for church-state ties, a mistrial in the Palisades fire arson case, and wildfire restrictions in Utah. Additional stories include Tanzania’s ban on political rallies, the arrest of a Minnesota fraud suspect in Somalia, and the dismissal of charges against skier Bode Miller.
Topics discussed
Venezuela earthquake death toll and US aid response
Trump's Religious Liberty Commission recommendations
Palisades fire arson trial ends in mistrial
Utah wildfire grows, fireworks restricted
Tanzania bans political rallies ahead of protests
Fraud suspect arrested in Somalia
Drug case dismissed for skier Bode Miller
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