NPR News: 06-12-2026 5PM EDT
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What recent developments are there in U.S.-Iran relations?
Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Ryland Barton. Iran's foreign minister says a deal to end the war with the U.S. has never been closer. NPR's Adia Hadid reports President Trump reposted a screenshot of the foreign minister's statement on his social media account.
Sayyid Abbas Aragshi said on X that what he called the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding, quote, has never been closer. The reference to Islamabad is because Pakistan is mediating these efforts. That statement was quickly reposted by President Trump without comment. Shortly afterwards, the Pakistani Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif also posted on X that he could confirm that, quote, a final agreed-upon text of the deal had been reached. He added, peace has never been this close as it is now. It is so far unclear what the memorandum contains.
What legal challenges is President Trump facing regarding the Kennedy Center?
It may include a 60-day ceasefire and mutual blockades of the Strait of Hormuz being lifted. Diya Hadid, NPR News.
President Trump's name is being removed from the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. today. A judge denied a request to pause in order to take his name off the performing arts institution, which serves as a living memorial to John F. Kennedy Jr., The judge ruled last month that Trump's name was illegally added to it. He said only Congress could institute a change to the Kennedy Center's name and ordered references to Trump to be removed by today. A federal judge has issued a preliminary injunction blocking the Trump administration's nearly $1.8 billion anti-weaponization fund. The judge said the move was necessary despite Justice Department statements that the fund was not moving forward. NPR's Ryan Lucas reports.
What is the status of the Trump administration's anti-weaponization fund?
At a court hearing on a lawsuit challenging the fund, U.S. District Judge Leonie Brinkema said the public statements from DOJ officials that the department was abandoning the fund were not sufficient. She noted that President Trump continues to publicly support the fund and that the government has refused to formally declare under oath that the fund is indeed dead. Judge Brincombe had therefore issued a preliminary injunction blocking the fund, but she gave the Justice Department one week to provide a clear, unambiguous declaration under penalty of perjury, signed by the acting Attorney General and the U.S. Treasury Secretary, that the fund will not move ahead. If it does so, the judge said she will likely dismiss the lawsuit.
If the government does not do so, then the case will move forward. Ryan Lucas, NPR News, Alexandria, Virginia.
Team USA makes its 2026 World Cup premiere tonight, facing off against Paraguay in Los Angeles. Steve Futterman has this preview.
I think the big thing always for the U.S. team is can the Americans score? Four years ago, the U.S. played four matches and scored a total of three goals. You can't really do that and expect to succeed. So can the U.S. show more offensive creativeness? Christian Pulisic is probably the top player. Remember that name. He's the captain.
What are the expectations for Team USA in the 2026 World Cup?
Another player to watch out for, Weston McKinney.
Steve Futterman reporting. This is NPR News from Washington. Thousands of Puerto Ricans are struggling with water shortages so severe that the governor has activated the National Guard. Officials have not publicly pinpointed the cause. The shortages are largely affecting some of the island's most populated cities, including San Juan. Residents are being forced to buy potable water. Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer has suffered another blow to his leadership after his defense and armed services ministers both resigned. NPR's Fatima Al-Kassab reports.
In his resignation letter, former Defence Secretary John Healey accused the British Prime Minister of being unable and his Treasury unwilling to spend the money needed to defend the UK at what he called a dangerous time of rising threats. Healey said the government's plans fell way short at a time when the UK has said there could be an attack by Russia on NATO. Starmer has insisted the government is providing the largest increase in defence spending since the Cold War.
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Chapters
6 chapters
1
What recent developments are there in U.S.-Iran relations?
0:00–0:50
2
What legal challenges is President Trump facing regarding the Kennedy Center?
0:50–1:37
3
What is the status of the Trump administration's anti-weaponization fund?
1:37–2:51
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What are the expectations for Team USA in the 2026 World Cup?
2:51–4:34
5
What is causing the water shortages in Puerto Rico?
4:34–4:51
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What legal battle is Patagonia, the clothing brand, involved in?
4:51–5:01