NPR News: 08-21-2026 11PM EDT
Summary
NPR News covers the Education Department’s move to strip the ABA of law school accreditation power, citing non-compliance. The Trump administration plans to remove beef tariffs to lower prices, though farmers warn it may hinder herd expansion. HHS seeks input on changing childhood vaccine guidelines to allow shared clinical decision-making. Additionally, two Hong Kong activists were convicted, Prince Harry faces massive damages in a UK privacy case, and a Texas court reduced an Alex Jones judgment.
Topics discussed
Education Dept threatens ABA law school accreditation power
Trump plans to remove tariffs on imported beef
HHS seeks changes to childhood vaccine categorization
Hong Kong vigil organizers convicted in national security trial
Celebrities ordered to pay damages; Alex Jones judgment slashed
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