NPR News: 06-26-2026 8PM EDT
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What is the main topic discussed in this episode?
Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Ryland Barton.
What recent military actions did the US take against Iran?
The US says it struck Iran today in response to a drone attack on a commercial ship that President Trump says violated the ceasefire. US Central Command says the military struck missile and drone locations and coastal radar sites in Iran. Iran's Revolutionary Guard told state media that it will launch a, quote, swift and decisive counterattack in response to the strikes. The Trump administration's Religious Liberty Commission is calling for greater ties between church and state.
What recommendations did the Religious Liberty Commission make?
NPR's Jason Derose reports.
President Trump created the commission through an executive order in May of 2025. The report says religion is often treated as, quote, a problem or annoyance to be managed, restricted or sidelined. Among the commission's recommendations, the creation of a hotline for students and teachers to report what they perceive as violations of their religious liberty and legal protections for health care workers who refuse to participate in procedures such as abortions that they say violate their religious beliefs. Critics of the Religious Liberty Commission say most of its members are conservative Christians who don't represent the diversity of religious thought in the U.S.
What legal issues is John Bolton currently facing?
Jason DeRose, NPR News.
President Trump's critic and former National Security Advisor John Bolton has pleaded guilty to illegally retaining classified information.
What was the outcome of the protests in Gaza on June 26th?
A deal with federal prosecutors could help him avoid prison time. Bolton shared notes with family members while writing a memoir, as NPR's Jacqueline Diaz explains.
Just as a reminder, John Bolton was indicted back in October on 18 criminal counts, and he pleaded guilty to one count today as part of a plea deal. Prosecutors said that while he was national security advisor for about a year in Trump's first term, He took handwritten notes about his daily meetings with U.S. intelligence and military officials and foreign leaders. He would then type those notes up and then send that sensitive information to two family members over text or email.
And here's Jacqueline Diaz reporting.
How is OpenAI planning to regulate access to its AI products?
Israeli ministers and former officials have been encouraging people in Gaza to demonstrate against Hamas. Over a dozen places across the territory were announced as rallying points, but today, the day of the so-called June 26th revolution, no one showed up. NPR's Anas Baba reports.
It's unclear who was behind the campaign, but it failed to get Palestinians on the streets to protest Hamas, which says it's ready to hand over governance to a technocratic committee as part of President Trump's peace plan. Eight months into the ceasefire, living conditions remain incredibly dire.
Who is the world's fastest pizza maker and what did he achieve?
Hamas still retains some control over the territory and has used force in the past to suppress protests. But for Palestinians in Gaza today, food, shelter and water are their top priorities. And people here say they largely blame Israel for a daily airstrikes and tight restrictions on the entry of basic supplies. Just today, an Israeli airstrike killed three local police officers on the streets. Meanwhile, Israel has armed local militias to fight Hamas, leading to further violence in Gaza. Anas Baba, NPR News, Gaza City.
This is NPR News. A judge has temporarily ordered Tennessee not to give immigration authorities information about hundreds of sick and disabled immigrant children who are enrolled in a health care assistance program. The state sent letters to families saying a new state law required officials to share such information with immigration authorities. if they continue to use the program after the end of June. The maker of ChatGPT says the Trump administration will get to vet companies that want to access to the OpenAI's latest products. As NPR's John Ruich reports, the company says this is a step toward regulation of AI.
OpenAI says it gave the government a first look at its newest and most powerful AI models, and that at the administration's request, it's launching with a limited preview for a small group of vetted partners before releasing the products more widely.
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Chapters
7 chapters
1
What is the main topic discussed in this episode?
0:00–0:03
2
What recent military actions did the US take against Iran?
0:03–0:30
3
What recommendations did the Religious Liberty Commission make?
0:30–1:09
4
What legal issues is John Bolton currently facing?
1:09–1:18
5
What was the outcome of the protests in Gaza on June 26th?
1:18–1:57
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How is OpenAI planning to regulate access to its AI products?
1:57–2:28
7
Who is the world's fastest pizza maker and what did he achieve?
2:28–5:04