NPR News: 07-23-2026 5PM EDT

Ryland Barton· Host0:00

Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Ryland Barton. President Trump says Saudi Arabia needs to establish diplomatic relations with Israel as part of a deal to provide them US nuclear technology. NPR's Franco Ordoñez reports the new condition throws the agreement into doubt.

Franco Ordoñez0:16

On social media, President Trump also said the deal would include no uranium enrichment. He said the deal is, quote, "totally subject to Saudi Arabia joining the Abraham Accords," an agreement that normalized relations between Israel and several Arab countries. But Saudi Arabia so far has been reluctant to join, which now throws into question the nuclear agreement. The new deal would allow the Saudis to build power plants using US technology. It has raised many concerns across Washington and parts of the globe. Some leaders fear it could set off a nuclear arms race across the Middle East. Franco Ordoñez, NPR News, the White House.

Ryland Barton· Host0:57

Congress remains divided over President Trump's handling of the Iran war. NPR's Claudia Grisales reports today lawmakers split on votes pushing Trump to end the conflict.

Claudia Grisales1:07

The Senate voted against advancing a measure to force Trump to end hostilities against Iran shortly after the House voted to approve a similar resolution. Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer says his party will keep forcing the votes.

Chuck Schumer· Soundbite1:21

It's perfectly appropriate and right and part of our obligation as the opposition party to force our Republican colleagues to vote again and again