NPR News: 07-25-2026 12AM EDT
Summary
President Trump delivered a humorous speech at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, marking a shift from his usual media criticism. The episode also covers the DOE admitting it canceled clean energy grants in non-Trump states, South Carolina leading the 2028 Democratic primary calendar, and the delayed Paramount-WBD merger. Additional stories include wildfires in Europe, K-12 school budget concerns, and Barack Obama visiting the WNBA All-Stars.
Topics discussed
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Trump's jokes at White House Correspondents' Dinner
DOE canceled clean energy grants in blue states
South Carolina leads 2028 Democratic primary calendar
Paramount delays Warner Bros. deal; Wall Street mixed
Wildfires force evacuations in France and Spain
School districts face budget shortfalls and enrollment drops
Obama visits WNBA All-Stars at Presidential Center
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