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NPR News: 07-23-2026 6PM EDT

Jul 23, 2026 · 4m

Summary

NPR covers President Trump’s new tariffs on 59 countries and surging oil prices past $100 due to Houthi attacks in the Red Sea. The Justice Department dropped subpoenas against New York Times journalists after a judge criticized the probe into Air Force One leaks. Rising mortgage rates reflect war-driven inflation, while federal health advisors review peptide injections and transportation officials remove bike safety resources.

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