NPR News: 07-24-2026 7PM 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 is the significance of tonight's White House Correspondents Dinner and who is expected to attend?
The annual White House Correspondents Dinner is happening again tonight after a gunman attacked the original event in late April. President Trump is expected to attend. NPR's Tamara Keith has more on how President Trump's relationship with the press has evolved since his first term.
In the first administration, Trump referred to the media as fake news and complained about coverage that he didn't like.
How has President Trump's relationship with the press changed between his first and second terms?
But he didn't take a lot of action. In the second term, he has sued news organizations for coverage he doesn't like, including ABC, CBS, The New York Times, BBC and The Wall Street Journal. He removed the Associated Press from the pool of reporters to get close access to him over an editorial decision. He has called female reporters dumb and piggy and suggested that CNN's Caitlin Collins should smile. And of course, he oversaw the defunding of NPR and PBS.
NPR's Tamara Keith reporting, countries that are part of the International Criminal Court have voted overwhelmingly to oust the lead prosecutor who was accused of sexual misconduct in NPR's Michelle Kellerman reports the vote comes as the U.S.
Why did International Criminal Court member states vote to remove the ICC prosecutor?
tries to dismantle the court.
ICC Prosecutor Kareem Khan denies the allegations of sexual misconduct, but 82 of the 125 member states of the court voted to remove him from office. Human Rights Watch welcomed the move, saying the court needs a credible prosecutor. at a time when the ICC is trying to pursue justice in Gaza, Ukraine and Sudan. The ICC has arrest warrants out for Russian President Vladimir Putin and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The Trump administration recently launched an effort to dismantle the court, which it calls a threat to U.S.
Why did Paramount and Warner Brothers pause their proposed $111 billion merger?
sovereignty. It also rejects the case against Israel, which, like the U.S., is not a party to the court. Michelle Kellerman, NPR News, the State Department.
Paramount and Warner Brothers are hitting pause on their proposed merger. NPR's Chloe Velpen reports Paramount agreed today to delay closing the deal for months following mounting pressure from antitrust lawsuits.
Attorneys general from 12 states, including California, New York and Arizona, allege the proposed merger violates a core federal antitrust law, prohibiting mergers or acquisitions where the effect would lessen competition or create a monopoly. The Writers Guild of America challenged the massive deal too. Earlier this week, a federal judge issued a temporary restraining order freezing Paramount's acquisition.
What political challenges is German Chancellor Friedrich Merz facing with a cabinet reshuffle?
Now the company has agreed not to close the $111 billion deal until June 1, 2027, or five days after lawsuits are resolved, whichever is earlier. In a statement to NPR, Paramount called the agreement a significant win and said going to trial will be, quote, the fastest and clearest way to prove that this transaction is good for competition, good for consumers and good for creators. A trial date has not yet been set. Chloe Veltman, NPR News.
And from Washington, you're listening to NPR News. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has reshuffled top posts as he tries to boost his unpopular government. He aims to improve its fortunes ahead of regional elections, where a far-right party might gain a state governor.
How are major cultural and political stories — LeBron James signing, Democratic primary changes, and public media funding — being reported tonight?
Merz took office 15 months ago. His popularity has hit rock-bottom levels while the far-right Alternative for Germany gained support. Basketball superstar LeBron James says he will join the Philadelphia 76ers. Nick Kariuki of member station WHYY spoke with Philadelphians about the big news.
Let's go! Eight-year-old Jordan Daly was excited to hear the news that King James has chosen the city of brotherly love. We're going to probably win, I think. We're going to probably win the whole thing. 63-year-old Michael Villegna compared the news to some of the great Philly sports moments of the past. This reminds me of when we finally won the last championship in 83 when they got Moses. Because Daryl Dawkins was good, but he was no Moses. He only played good against Boston. Moses basically finished that team off.
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Chapters
7 chapters
1
What is the main topic discussed in this episode?
0:00–0:04
2
What is the significance of tonight's White House Correspondents Dinner and who is expected to attend?
0:04–0:27
3
How has President Trump's relationship with the press changed between his first and second terms?
0:27–1:09
4
Why did International Criminal Court member states vote to remove the ICC prosecutor?
1:09–1:44
5
Why did Paramount and Warner Brothers pause their proposed $111 billion merger?
1:44–2:28
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What political challenges is German Chancellor Friedrich Merz facing with a cabinet reshuffle?
2:28–3:15
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How are major cultural and political stories — LeBron James signing, Democratic primary changes, and public media funding — being reported tonight?
3:15–5:01