NPR News: 07-23-2026 3PM EDT
Summary
NPR covers the economic and political fallout of the U.S.-Iran war, including rising oil prices, inflation, and a $37.5 billion cost. The House passed a resolution to end the conflict, while Republicans referred former special counsel Jack Smith for investigation. Additionally, mortgage rates hit a one-year high, the DOT removed bike safety resources, and Tropical Storm Bertha made landfall on the Gulf Coast.
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Stock market drop and rising oil prices due to Iran war
Senate votes down war powers resolution on Iran
House Republicans refer Jack Smith to Justice Department
Mortgage rates hit one-year high amid war uncertainty
DOT removes bike safety content from federal websites
Tropical Storm Bertha makes second landfall on Gulf Coast
NPR fundraising appeal following loss of federal funding
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