NPR News: 09-08-2026 7PM EDT
Summary
US officials struck five Iranian tankers after Iran seized a US drone, escalating regional tensions. President Trump threatened to block federal procurement of Canadian goods in response to new retaliatory tariffs. Over 100,000 children lost SNAP benefits, forcing many schools to end universal free meal programs. New Hampshire held primaries for competitive congressional and gubernatorial races. Additionally, a Pew study revealed rising partisan views on Islam, while Michigan officials work to save whitefish from invasive mussels.
Topics discussed
US-Iran military escalation and submarine seizure
Trump blocks Canadian goods from federal procurement
SNAP benefit cuts impact school free meal programs
New Hampshire primary races and Senate vacancy
Pew study on American views of Islam and Muslims
Efforts to save Great Lakes whitefish from mussels
Mark Cuban on US healthcare costs and Medicare
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