NPR News Now: Detailed Summary of June 10, 2025, 7PM EDT Episode
Released on June 10, 2025
1. President Trump Addresses Los Angeles Protests
Timestamp: [00:20]
In a tense speech delivered at Fort Bragg in North Carolina, President Donald Trump confronted ongoing protests in Los Angeles concerning his administration's immigration arrests. Addressing the troops, Trump vehemently stated that the current situation "will not be tolerated," vehemently labeling the protesters as "animals and a foreign enemy."
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“Generations of army heroes did not shed their blood on distant shores only to watch our country be destroyed by invasion and Third World lawlessness here at home. Like is happening in California. As commander in chief, I will not let that happen.”
— President Donald Trump [00:41]
2. Conflict with Governor Newsom and Mayor Karen Bass
Timestamp: [00:59] & [01:27]
President Trump's hardline stance has put him at odds with California Governor Gavin Newsom. Newsom has sought legal intervention, requesting a federal court to prevent the federal administration from deploying National Guard and Marine units for the immigration roundup. A hearing regarding this matter is scheduled for later in the week. In response, Trump has authorized the deployment of 4,000 National Guard troops and 700 Marines to California.
In Los Angeles, Mayor Karen Bass addressed the media, aiming to clarify the extent of the unrest. She emphasized that violent confrontations are confined to "a very small area" and expressed concern over the misleading portrayal of the city’s situation.
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"The unrest that has happened are a few blocks. It is not all of downtown and it is not all of the city. Unfortunately, the visuals make it seem as though our entire city is in flames."
— LA Mayor Karen Bass [01:52]
Bass further attributed the violence to President Trump's immigration policies and mentioned that city officials are contemplating an overnight curfew in specific areas to mitigate further confrontations.
3. US-Israel-Iran Nuclear Discussions
Timestamp: [02:10]
In international affairs, President Trump updated Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on the ongoing US nuclear negotiations with Iran during a phone call. While Trump described the conversation as having "gone very well," anonymous Israeli sources indicated that the discussion was actually tense. The crux of the tension lies in Netanyahu’s insistence that the US should cease its talks with Iran, coupled with Trump requesting Netanyahu to reduce threats of a military strike on Iran’s nuclear facilities.
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“President Trump said his conversation with Netanyahu went very well, but a person in Israel familiar with the call who didn't have authorization to speak publicly told NPR the conversation was tense.”
— Daniel Estrin, NPR [02:26]
Additionally, Israel reported that its navy targeted a port in Yemen, striking Iran-backed Houthi rebel positions responsible for missile attacks on Israel in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza.
4. Stock Market Performance
Timestamp: [03:10]
Wall Street closed the day on a positive note, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average rising by 105 points and the NASDAQ increasing by 123 points. This uptick reflects investor confidence amid a backdrop of geopolitical tensions and domestic unrest.
5. Gaza Missile Attacks and Ukraine Prisoner Swaps
Timestamp: [03:10]
Tragically, overnight drone and missile attacks from Gaza resulted in at least three fatalities and injuries to five individuals. Ukrainian officials reported that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy characterized these strikes as "some of the biggest of the war to date." These assaults occur concurrently with ongoing prisoner exchanges between Ukraine and Russia in Istanbul, marking the sole advancement in their fraught negotiations.
6. Growth of the Muslim Population Worldwide
Timestamp: [03:49]
A recent study by Pew Research highlights significant demographic shifts in global religious affiliations. Muslims have emerged as the fastest-growing religious group, with their population reaching 2 billion—an increase of nearly 350 million since 2010. This growth accounts for slightly over a quarter of the world's population. In contrast, Christians remain the largest religious group with 2.3 billion adherents, constituting approximately 29% of the global population. Notably, the study also reveals a rise in individuals identifying with no religious affiliation, known as "nones," who now represent nearly a quarter of all people surveyed.
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"Although the overall number of Christians grew, the religion's share of the globe's population fell by nearly 2%. Meanwhile, the number of those with no religious affiliation at all is on the rise."
— Jason DeRose, NPR [03:49]
7. Heart Band Recovers Stolen Instrument
Timestamp: [04:30]
In lighter news, the iconic rock band Heart reported the recovery of one of their instruments stolen during a concert in Atlantic City, New Jersey, two weeks prior. Police utilized surveillance footage to trace and retrieve a custom Fender Telecaster belonging to band member Nancy Wilson. Despite this success, a Vint 1966 Gibson mandolin remains missing. Authorities identified the suspect through a transaction but have yet to locate the mandolin.
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“The guitar police say he's still missing, though, is a Vint 1966 Gibson mandolin.”
— NPR [04:30]
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