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NPR News: 07-28-2026 7PM EDT

Jul 28, 2026 · 4m

Summary

NPR covers Iran’s missile attack on U.S. forces, all intercepted, and Trump-Zelensky talks on Ukraine producing Patriot missiles. The Senate confirms Jay Clayton as intelligence chief amid election concerns. Democrats debate focusing on democracy versus the economy ahead of midterms. Florida executes two inmates in one day, while Wisconsin begins early voting for governor. A national blood shortage crisis and Boeing seat safety issues are also reported.

Topics discussed

Iran launches missiles at US forces in Middle East Trump and Zelensky discuss Ukraine producing Patriot missiles Senate to confirm Jay Clayton as intelligence director Democrats debate focusing on economy vs democracy in midterms Florida carries out two executions in one day Early voting begins in Wisconsin Democratic primary US faces blood supply shortage due to heat and illness FAA warns of potential Boeing 737 MAX seat installation issues Stolen Civil War cannonballs found in passenger's luggage Promo for Are We Doomed podcast on nuclear war
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