NPR News: 08-18-2026 2AM EDT
Summary
Luigi Mangione’s state murder trial is postponed indefinitely after he pleaded guilty to federal stalking charges, while his defense seeks dismissal of remaining counts. Meanwhile, Jared Kushner pushes a post-war Gaza roadmap amid Israeli resistance, and the House Ethics Committee investigates Rep. Jimmy Gomez for sexual misconduct. The episode also covers a major lawsuit against Meta over youth mental health, inconsistent wildfire safety regulations in the West, and declining Asian stock markets.
Topics discussed
Luigi Mangione trial postponed after guilty plea
Border wall construction halted in Big Bend National Park
Kushner's Gaza peace plan faces Israeli rejection
House Ethics investigates Rep. Jimmy Gomez for misconduct
Federal lawsuit against Meta over youth mental health
Wildfire regulations vary across Western states
Asian markets drop following Wall Street slip
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