NPR News: 07-23-2026 12PM EDT
Summary
Global oil prices surged past $100 a barrel as Houthi attacks disrupt Red Sea shipping, prompting Trump to link a Saudi nuclear deal to Israel normalization. Meanwhile, the House passed a spending bill extending government funding and halting military action in Iran. An FDA panel is debating restrictions on popular peptides, while the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool remains drained for renovations. Additionally, an internet-famous bald eagle in California is in critical condition.
Topics discussed
Oil prices surge past $100 amid Houthi attacks
Trump ties Saudi nuclear deal to Israel normalization
House passes spending bill and Iran resolution
FDA panel debates restrictions on popular peptides
Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool renovations delayed
Internet-famous bald eagle Jackie in critical condition
Promo: Nepo husbands and cultural scrutiny
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