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NPR News: 08-02-2026 5AM EDT

Aug 2, 2026 · 4m

Summary

President Trump paused potential military strikes against Iran, citing a request for a deal. In domestic news, a chaotic shooting in Twin Falls, Idaho, left the suspect dead, while wildfires and extreme heat impact the western U.S. The episode also covers the widening wealth gap due to high housing costs and previews primary elections in five states that will shape the midterm landscape.

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