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NPR News: 08-23-2026 2PM EDT

Aug 23, 2026 · 4m

Summary

Canadians broadly support retaliatory tariffs against the U.S., while Trump urges voter turnout for midterms despite economic concerns. In Hawaii, Tropical Storm Moke threatens further flooding after Hurricane Lala. Meanwhile, Trump hosted a street race in D.C., a garbage landslide killed 22 in Guinea, and the administration plans to weaken community-based disability services. A near-total lunar eclipse is also expected.

Topics discussed

Capital One Commercial Bank advertisement Canada's response to U.S. tariffs and trade war Trump's midterm election strategy and economic concerns Tropical Storm Moke impacts on Hawaii Freedom 250 Grand Prix in Washington D.C. Landfill collapse kills 22 in Guinea Disability services policy changes and lunar eclipse
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