NPR News: 08-16-2026 8PM EDT
Summary
Jared Kushner meets with Hamas officials to propose a Gaza roadmap, while Trump threatens Canadian tariffs and cuts military exercises with South Korea. Attorney General Todd Blanche refuses to pledge DOJ independence from the White House. Meanwhile, historic flooding kills six in Indiana, Italian police recover stolen art only for new heists to occur, and Nick Reiner seeks access to a trust fund for his murder defense.
Topics discussed
Capital One Venture X Card advertisement
Kushner's Gaza roadmap and regional reactions
Trump reduces military exercises with South Korea
AG Blanche refuses to pledge independent DOJ
Historic flooding in Indiana and market update
Canada seeks deal to avert US tariffs
Art thefts and recoveries in Italian museums
Nick Reiner seeks access to trust fund
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