NPR News: 08-17-2026 1AM EDT
Summary
NPR News Now covers U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche’s refusal to pledge DOJ independence from the White House. The episode details the Democratic Party’s new 2028 primary roadmap, shifting early contests to South Carolina and Nevada for greater diversity. International reports include Brazil’s presidential campaign featuring Flavio Bolsonaro and Lula da Silva, plus the death toll rising from a major earthquake in Indonesia. Finally, the show highlights box office records for Spider-Man, The Odyssey, and Toy Story 5.
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AG Todd Blanche refuses to pledge DOJ independence
Democrats change 2028 primary calendar to start in SC and NV
Brazil election: Bolsonaro Jr. vs. Lula da Silva
Indonesia earthquake death toll rises to 53
Box office: Spider-Man joins $2B club, 2026 hits record
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