NPR News: 07-26-2026 4AM EDT
Summary
An appeals court blocked parts of Trump’s executive order restricting mail-in voting, citing potential voter disenfranchisement. In Maine, Troy Jackson was selected as the Democratic Senate candidate after Graham Plattner withdrew. Meanwhile, conflict between Saudi Arabia and Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen has escalated, disrupting global trade. The episode also covers Republican fundraising advantages for the midterms, the growing number of male nurses, a van attack in Berlin, and wildfires in France.
Topics discussed
Appeals court blocks Trump's mail-in voting restrictions
Troy Jackson elected Maine Senate candidate
Saudi Arabia and Houthi conflict escalates in Yemen
Republican committees hold cash advantage for midterms
Rise of male nurses and job market outlook
Berlin attack suspect and France wildfire updates
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