June 26, 2025

Iran’s supreme leader warns US; Cooper Flagg goes No. 1 in NBA draft

21 minutes

On today's episode: Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei warned against any further U.S. attacks on Iran while President Donald Trump says there will be talks between the two nations next week; European Union leaders are meeting to discuss global and regional issues; Kroger is closing dozens of stores; Myanmar is cracking down on illegal drugs; private astronauts have arrived at the International Space Station; Mississippi executed a prisoner; and a meeting with the CDC alarmed pediatricians.

President Donald Trump is insisting that U.S. strikes on Iran delivered a crushing blow to the Islamic Republic's nuclear program.

Trump defends US strikes on Iran as intel assessment stirs debate.

Trump affirms his commitment to NATO's Article 5 pledge for mutual defense.

Trump meets with Zelenskyy and says higher NATO defense spending may deter future Russian aggression.

Trump gets 'golden share' power in US Steel buyout. US agencies will get it under future presidents.

Federal judge orders US Labor Department to keep Job Corps running during lawsuit.

Kilmar Abrego Garcia to remain in jail while attorneys debate whether he’ll be deported if released.

Iranian-backed hackers go to work after US strikes.

Fed's Powell repeats warning about tariffs as some GOP senators accuse him of bias.

US Rep. LaMonica McIver pleads not guilty to assault charges stemming from immigration center visit.

Japanese court convicts a US Marine in sexual assault, sentencing him to 7 years in prison.

Closing arguments are scheduled to start Thursday in Sean 'Diddy' Combs trial.

US stocks hang near their record as Wall Street takes a breath following two big days.

Cooper Flagg is the new Maine man for the Mavericks as the No. 1 pick in the NBA draft, a draft night trade sends a seven-footer to Phoenix, a two-time WNBA champion is released, a two-time Cy Young winner flirts with a no-hitter, the West champs ship off a veteran in hockey and a proposed 84-game NHL season is discussed.

Iran says over 120 homes destroyed, 500 damaged in war with Israel.

Drone debris found in Ukraine indicates Russia is using new technology from Iran.

Zelenskyy will sign off on special tribunal to prosecute Russian leaders over Ukraine.

—The Associated Press

About this program

Host Terry Lipshetz is managing editor of the national newsroom for Lee Enterprises. Besides producing the daily Hot off the Wire news podcast, Terry conducts periodic interviews for this Behind the Headlines program, co-hosts the Streamed & Screened movies and television program and is the former producer of Across the Sky, a podcast dedicated to weather and climate.

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