NPR News: 06-20-2026 10PM EDT

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Jeanine Herbst· Host0:15

Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Jeanine Herbst. There's uncertainty over the Strait of Hormuz. Iran says it's closed because Israel keeps attacking Hezbollah in Lebanon, but Washington says there's no evidence it's closed again. Vice President Vance is headed to Switzerland for critical talks with Iran that are scheduled for tomorrow. NPR's Shondelise Duster has more.

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Vice President JD Vance departed the US for Switzerland Saturday afternoon for negotiations with Iran. Vance told reporters he is hopeful progress will be made on, quote, "the nuclear issue," end quote, and a ceasefire in Lebanon between Israel and Hezbollah.

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Marco and the entire team have been actively managing what's going on in Lebanon. Despite the headlines, things are actually getting better there. Things have calmed down a little bit.

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At least sixteen people, including civilians, were killed by Israeli strikes on Saturday, according to the Lebanese National News Agency. Israel says the strikes were a response to Hezbollah firing projectiles at its forces overnight. Shondelise Duster, NPR News.

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Tensions between Senate Republicans and President Trump is nearing a breaking point. Trump's venting frustration that the cham-chamber is refusing to pass a strict voter ID law. NPR's Sam Greenglass has more.