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NPR News: 07-21-2026 10AM EDT

July 21, 2026

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A federal appeals court has cleared the way for the release of recorded interviews of former President Joe Biden, while President Donald Trump is meeting with Lebanon’s president in Washington as the State Department pushes forward a peace process between Israel and Lebanon. The White House also announced that the newest jet to serve as Air Force One will be taken out of service for about a month for upgrades, a move aviation experts question. Meanwhile, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Harney is slamming President Trump’s imposition of an additional 50% tariff on a range of Canadian goods, and North Korean state media says the country will continue to steadfastly support Russia in its war against Ukraine.

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  • 1 (00:21) **Federal Appeals Court Clears Way for Release of Biden Recordings** - Court rules public interest outweighs privacy concerns in releasing audio interviews of former President Biden from the classified documents investigation.
  • 2 (01:18) **President Trump Meets with Lebanon's President to Boost Peace Process** - White House meeting aims to support Lebanese President Joseph Faun and advance Israel-Lebanon peace efforts.
  • 3 (02:15) **Newest Air Force One Jet to Be Taken Out of Service for Upgrades** - The Boeing luxury jet, donated by Qatar last year, will be out for about a month in the fall.
  • 4 (03:07) **Wall Street Markets Close Up** - Dow up 232 points, NASDAQ up 195, S&P 500 up 35.
  • 5 (03:18) **Canada's PM Slams New 50% Tariffs from Trump** - Trump imposes additional 50% tariff on Canadian goods including wine, hockey sticks, and cement, citing discrimination against U.S. autos, dairy, and alcohol.
  • 6 (04:05) **North Korea Reaffirms Support for Russia** - Foreign Minister calls Putin the "closest and dearest friend" of Kim Jong-un during talks in Pyongyang.
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