NPR News: 09-01-2026 4AM EDT
Summary
Oil prices surge following US strikes on Iran, with President Trump claiming the nation is failing while China refuses to join new economic sanctions. The Supreme Court allows the White House ballroom project to proceed despite lower court rulings, and the USPS appeals a block on its plan to restrict mail-in voting. Additionally, Army Secretary Dan Driscoll resigns amid leadership shakeups, and a woman is fatally shot in Times Square after stabbing two people. Finally, soccer legend Lionel Messi announces his retirement from international play, cementing his status as Argentina's all-time t…
Topics discussed
Oil prices rise after US strikes on Iran
Supreme Court allows Trump's White House ballroom project
US pressure on Iran and China's refusal to cooperate
USPS appeals court block on mail-in voting restrictions
Army Secretary Dan Driscoll resigns
NYC police fatally shoot woman after Times Square stabbing
Lionel Messi retires from international soccer
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