NPR News: 08-19-2026 10PM EDT
Summary
NPR examines a controversial Census report on non-citizen voting linked to a Trump-aligned think tank, while Trump expresses confidence the Supreme Court will uphold his White House ballroom construction. The broadcast also highlights surging waitlists for federal child care assistance and reports on prolonged power outages in Indiana following severe storms. Additionally, new research suggests Oregon’s legalized psychedelic program has yielded largely positive outcomes for participants.
Topics discussed
Census report on non-citizen voting linked to Trump think tank
Trump's White House ballroom project faces Supreme Court review
Child care waitlists triple as federal aid falls short
U.S. stock indexes rise slightly
Indiana storm recovery and Oregon psychedelic program update
Study shows positive outcomes for Oregon's psilocybin program
Record number of Black gubernatorial nominees this year
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