NPR News: 07-25-2026 3PM EDT
Summary
Democrats in Maine nominated logger Troy Jackson to challenge Senator Susan Collins in a closely watched race. President Trump signed an executive order targeting the Smithsonian, while court documents reveal the DOE canceled clean energy grants based on political grounds. A new US-Canada bridge opens amid tariff tensions, and India’s education minister resigned following student protests. Additionally, the Iran conflict is causing global shortages of water fluoridation chemicals.
Topics discussed
Troy Jackson nominated to challenge Sen. Susan Collins in Maine
Trump signs executive order targeting Smithsonian Institution
DOE clean energy grants cancelled on political grounds
US-Canada bridge opening delayed by new tariffs
India's education minister resigns amid student protests
War with Iran disrupts water fluoridation supply chains
World Drowning Prevention Day awareness
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