World Jul 20 Colombia's Petro calls on supporters to defend economic reforms in last presidential speech Outgoing Colombian President Gustavo Petro called on his supporters to protect his government's social and economic reforms and resist any efforts by the nation’s incoming administration to change labor laws. By Astrid Suárez, Manuel Rueda, Associated Press
Politics Jul 20 Watch 8:04 Deadly shootings by ICE officers renew scrutiny of recruitment and training Two deadly shootings involving ICE officers reignited protests and renewed questions about tactics, training and recruitment at the agency. None of the agents involved were wearing body cameras, and neither of the victims was the intended target of the operation. By Amna Nawaz, Jackson Hudgins
World Jul 20 Watch 6:25 Netanyahu government defies court, raising constitutional crisis fears as election nears The Israeli parliament has dissolved, paving the way for October elections. The country’s longest-serving leader is bracing for one of his toughest reelection fights. Benjamin Netanyahu faces national questioning over his leadership during and since the Oct. 7 attacks, including… By Nick Schifrin, Karl Bostic, Sonia Kopelev
Nation Jul 20 Watch 8:12 Tamara Keith and Jasmine Wright on the political fallout of Trump's address NPR’s Tamara Keith and Jasmine Wright of NOTUS join Amna Nawaz to discuss the latest political news, including Arizona's primary elections, where Republicans will choose a nominee to challenge the incumbent Democratic governor, Troy Jackson appearing to clinch the Democratic… By Amna Nawaz, Jonah Anderson
Jul 20 Trump imposes 50% tariffs on Canadian goods, citing disputes over autos, alcohol and cheese By Josh Boak, Associated Press The move, announced Monday, could unleash a new wave of economic chaos, with risks of higher inflation and further fraying of relations between two nations that had been closely woven together before Trump’s return to the White House. Continue reading
Jul 20 'I'm in.' Darline Graham says she will run for a full term in Lindsey Graham's Senate seat By Meg Kinnard, Associated Press The entrance of Darline Graham into the Republican scramble to select a new Senate nominee further complicates an already rushed process following Lindsey Graham's death earlier this month. Continue reading
Jul 20 Troy Jackson emerges as likely Senate pick for Maine Democrats By Kimberlee Kruesi, Associated Press Former Maine lawmaker and logger Troy Jackson is set to become the state's Democratic Senate nominee after Graham Platner's exit. Continue reading
Jul 20 U.S. military says it's carrying out its 10th consecutive night of strikes on Iran By Jon Gambrell, Associated Press Even as the U.S. and Iran inch closer to all-out war again, glimmers of hope appeared on the diplomatic front. Continue reading
Jul 20 U.S. military identifies 2 soldiers killed in Iranian attack on Jordan By Associated Press The total number of deaths in the war with Iran is 17, according to the U.S. military. Continue reading