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NPR | By Steve Inskeep,

Leila Fadel

Published June 11, 2026 at 10:41 PM HST

Trump says a deal with Iran will be announced "soon," White House readies for UFC event as Trump navigates rocky political ground, Trump names new nominee for national intelligence director.

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Leila Fadel is a national correspondent for NPR based in Los Angeles, covering issues of culture, diversity, and race.

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