NPR News: 07-11-2026 2AM EDT

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Dale Willman· Host0:15

Live from NPR News, I'm Dale Wilman. President Trump threatened Iran tonight after open calls earlier this week were aired during Iran's funeral for its former supreme leader. He was killed during airstrikes by Israel and Iran. Trump said if they tried to carry out threats to kill him, the military would completely decimate Iran. The bipartisan housing affordability bills become law while President Trump refused to sign the measure. It became law at midnight after a ten-day waiting period. NPR's Stephen Bisaha explains what the measure will do for Americans.

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It has one main goal, making homes more affordable. This bill tries to do that by encouraging home building through a bunch of different angles, like streamlining federal regulations, making it easier for banks to invest in housing. And there's one part of the bill that Trump personally pushed for. It is this ban preventing large corporations from buying up tons of homes. Any large investor that owns at least three hundred fifty single-family homes will not be allowed to buy any more.

Dale Willman· Host1:14

That's NPR's Stephen Bisaha. A large portion of the Western US is expected to bake this weekend under a dangerous heat wave. Forecasters say some places could smash all-time high temperatures. Ciara Hulet from member station KUER reports.

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The National Weather Service