US strikes Iran again; California chemical threat keeps thousands out

About this episode

The episode discusses the renewed conflict between the U.S. and Iran, a chemical emergency in California, and Donald Trump's routine medical checkup.

Fighting between the U.S. and Iran flares up again, putting new strain on efforts to end the conflict. Plus, the biggest danger from a chemical emergency in Southern California appears to be backing off. But thousands of people still can’t return home as crews monitor a troubled tank for any new problems. And President Donald Trump heads back to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center for another “routine annual” checkup — his third in a little over a year. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Tuesday, May 26, 2026.

Topics covered

• US-Iran conflict
• chemical emergency
• California
• Donald Trump
• military checkup

Keywords

• US strikes
• Iran
• California chemical threat
• Donald Trump
• Walter Reed
• military checkup

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Walter Reed National Military Medical Center

Places: Iran, California

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