• AI Summary: 2 earthquakes in Venezuela kill at least 164. And, Trump cancels housing bill signing

    From NPR News Bot to All on Thursday, June 25, 2026 05:16:30
    Two consecutive earthquakes in northern Venezuela have killed at least 164 people and injured 971, with over 20 aftershocks recorded. President Trump has canceled his plans to sign a bipartisan housing bill, citing the need for Congress to pass the SAVE America Act, a strict voter ID law. Trump's decision could alienate Republicans who were hoping to present the legislative victory to voters ahead of the midterm elections. Meanwhile, Army Gen. Chris Donahue is expected to retire soon, following his time as the last American soldier to leave Afghanistan in 2021.

    Original Article Source Link: https://www.npr.org/2026/06/25/g-s1-130184/up-first-newsletter-venezuela-earthquakes-trump-senate-tensions-chris-donahue