NPR News: 08-24-2026 7PM EDT
Summary
NPR News covers Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s new economic pressure on Iran, targeting countries facilitating its trade. The episode also reports on DHS surveillance of Minnesota protesters and California’s AG canceling talks with Paramount over merger leaks. Additionally, it discusses Governor Newsom’s wildfire liability bill, BLM wild horse roundups in Colorado, and animal weigh-ins at London Zoo.
Topics discussed
U.S. pressures countries to cut economic ties with Iran
DHS surveillance of Minnesota ICE protesters raises privacy concerns
California AG cancels meeting over Paramount-Warner merger
Newsom pushes to limit utility liability for wildfire damages
BLM rounds up wild horses in Colorado amid overpopulation debate
London Zoo annual animal weigh-in results
Trump administration opens Pacific waters to commercial fishing
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