NPR News: 06-16-2026 11AM EDT
Summary
FBI Director Kash Patel announced arrests regarding a thwarted drone attack plot targeting the White House UFC event. Meanwhile, President Trump urged Israeli PM Netanyahu to de-escalate in Lebanon to aid Iran peace talks during G7 meetings. The broadcast also covers extreme heat risks for World Cup fans, rising million-dollar starter home prices, and the Federal Reserve’s interest rate meeting.
Topics discussed
FBI arrests suspects in alleged White House drone plot
Trump urges Netanyahu to dial down Lebanon aggression
Heat warnings for World Cup fans in US and Canada
Market update and Gulf Coast flood warnings
Record number of cities see million-dollar starter homes
New Fed Chair Kevin Warsh begins first rate meeting
NPR World Cup coverage promotion
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