This NPR "Up First" podcast episode for June 26th covers several developing news stories. The podcast starts with a discussion of President Trump's changed stance on NATO following a summit where member nations committed to increased defense spending. NPR's White House correspondent Deepa Shivaram provides insights into Trump's interactions with NATO leaders and his statements regarding strikes on Iran's nuclear sites. The episode then shifts to the case of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Salvadoran native who was wrongly deported and then indicted upon his return to the U.S., with Mariana Bacquiao reporting on the legal proceedings and the possibility of further deportation. Finally, the podcast addresses the challenges Senate Republicans face in passing President Trump's domestic policy bill, focusing on disagreements over Medicaid and clean energy tax credits, as reported by NPR political reporter Elena Moore. The episode concludes with a preview of other NPR podcasts.
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