NPR News: 08-29-2026 6AM EDT

Aug 29, 2026 · 4m

Summary

NPR News Now covers the U.S. search for 90 Americans missing in Nepal and Tibet floods, with the State Department providing aid. President Trump honors the Artemis II crew and announces a new U.S. Space Academy. Fed Chair Kevin Warsh warns against market over-reliance on central bank signals while targeting inflation. The episode also reports on a paused border wall construction in Big Bend National Park and an appeal against a block on mail-in voting restrictions.

Topics discussed

90 Americans missing after floods in Nepal and Tibet Trump awards Artemis II crew and creates US Space Academy Fed Chair Warns Against Market Reliance on Central Bank Signals Pause on Border Construction in Big Bend National Park Trump Administration Appeals Block on Mail-In Voting Restrictions

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