NPR News: 07-25-2026 7AM EDT
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What is the main topic discussed in this episode?
Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Windsor Johnston.
What is happening with the Maine Democrats' last-minute Senate convention?
Democrats in Maine will officially choose a new Senate candidate today to replace Graham Plattner. The former nominee ended his Senate bid after being accused of rape, an allegation he denies. Democrats appear ready to nominate a former state Senate president and logger to take on Republican Susan Collins in November. NPR's Elena Moore reports.
Not long after Plattner dropped out, the Maine Democratic Party laid out a path forward, announcing a last-minute party convention in Bangor, Maine, where 601 elected delegates will vote on a new nominee.
Who is Troy Jackson and why is he the favored Democratic nominee in Maine?
Now it's time to do just that. Former state Senator Troy Jackson goes in as the clear favorite, given nearly all of his primary rivals have already dropped out. He's known as a champion of labor interests, single-payer health care, and tribal sovereignty. If Jackson does win Saturday, he still faces a challenging road ahead in defeating longtime incumbent Republican Susan Collins. Elena Moore, NPR News, Bangor, Maine.
President Trump's trade policies are adding fresh pressure to household budgets as Americans also contend with higher gas prices tied to the war with Iran.
How are President Trump's tariffs and the Iran war affecting household budgets?
NPR's Rafael Nam reports the tariffs have caused other countries to retaliate, and recent polls show voters don't like them.
This has a real impact on American families, especially at a time when the cost of living is a real concern. It's also that the war with Iran has led to a big increase in gas prices. The budget lab at Yale University says the latest tariffs will add a little under a percentage point to consumer inflation. And in dollar terms, that means an additional tax of $1,100 to households per year, essentially.
That's NPR's Rafael Nam reporting.
What is known about the cyclospora outbreak and the suspected lettuce source?
The outbreak of cyclospora that sickened thousands of people in the U.S. has expanded to four additional states. That's according to an update from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. NPR's Ping Huang reports the investigation into the outbreak continues.
The CDC has confirmed nearly 2,000 cases of cyclosporiasis over the past month in a multi-state outbreak. It says the true count of people sickened may be much higher. The parasite has been causing intestinal issues and explosive diarrhea across at least nine states now, including Illinois, Kansas, Oklahoma, and Pennsylvania. 98 people have been hospitalized and no one has died.
How are K-12 districts responding to budget shortfalls and declining enrollment?
The parasitic infection can be treated with an antibiotic, though most healthy people can recover without treatment. The CDC says the data continues to show that iceberg lettuce grown and processed by Taylor Farms de Mexico and served at Taco Bell restaurants is a source of the contamination. The company announced a voluntary recall last week on all its iceberg lettuce sourced from central Mexico. Ping Huang, NPR News.
This is NPR News in Washington.
Why did India's education minister resign amid student protests over leaked exams?
Budget shortfalls and declining enrollment are top concerns for K-12 school leaders. That's according to a recent survey from the nonpartisan research organization RAND. NPR's Kayden Mills reports.
The nationally representative survey conducted in the spring found that school districts are trying to address their funding gaps in part by competing for students. The survey asked leaders from 38 school districts to rank their top concerns. Among them were rising costs and declining revenues. The cost of services has increased, and state funding has not kept up. Many of the schools surveyed say they are attempting to address budget shortfalls by increasing their enrollment. Some are experimenting with marketing campaigns and increased services, like expanding options for extracurriculars and pre-K programs, though Rand acknowledges that already tight budgets don't leave much room for that. Caden Mills, NPR News.
India's education minister is stepping down. His resignation comes after weeks of nationwide protests over allegations that medical school entrance exams were leaked and sold. The demonstrations, mainly led by students and young people, have become one of the biggest political challenges facing Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government.
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Chapters
7 chapters
1
What is the main topic discussed in this episode?
0:00–0:05
2
What is happening with the Maine Democrats' last-minute Senate convention?
0:05–0:39
3
Who is Troy Jackson and why is he the favored Democratic nominee in Maine?
0:39–1:12
4
How are President Trump's tariffs and the Iran war affecting household budgets?
1:12–1:51
5
What is known about the cyclospora outbreak and the suspected lettuce source?
1:51–2:31
6
How are K-12 districts responding to budget shortfalls and declining enrollment?
2:31–3:00
7
Why did India's education minister resign amid student protests over leaked exams?
3:00–4:59