NPR News: 06-25-2026 10AM EDT

Windsor Johnston· Host0:00

Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Windsor Johnston. President Trump stunned Washington yesterday when he reversed course on signing bipartisan legislation to lower housing prices across the country. Trump canceled a bill-signing ceremony for the measure, saying that his pet issue, an election bill, had to be first. NPR's Franco Ordoñez reports.

Franco Ordoñez0:23

It speaks to bigger issues about Trump's efforts to expand his executive power and political power and the loyalty he expects from those he works with. That includes US allies, who he has been frustrated with for not supporting him enough in the war on Iran.

Donald Trump· Soundbite0:40

I just want their loyalty. We don't need their money. We don't need anything. We have the most powerful military in the world by far, but I just want loyalty. You know, we, we're so loyal to them.

Franco Ordoñez0:50

Political strategists say Trump is more focused on loyalty, including Republicans being loyal to him rather than having the necessary majorities who can pass his legislation. Franco Ordoñez, NPR News.

Windsor Johnston· Host1:05

Secretary of State Marco Rubio is touring Gulf Arab states to discuss an interim peace deal between the US and Iran. NPR's Aya Batrawy reports Rubio is wrapping up his visit today with a summit of Gulf foreign ministers in Bahrain after stops in the United Arab Emirates and Kuwait.

Aya Batrawy1:25

Rubio says he's in the Gulf to thank Arab states for their, quote, "incredible support throughout