NPR News: 08-14-2026 9PM EDT
Summary
NPR News Now covers President Trump dismissing concerns over the USS Abraham Lincoln’s extended deployment and supply shortages. The broadcast reports on the Supreme Court hearing regarding the White House ballroom construction and CDC warnings about West Nile virus risks for immunocompromised patients. Additional stories include Midwest flooding, rising civilian casualties in Ukraine, proposed changes to federal wilderness rules, and a California bill incentivizing the Los Angeles Angels to revert to their original name.
Topics discussed
USS Abraham Lincoln deployment concerns and supply issues
Trump administration appeals Supreme Court on ballroom project
CDC warns immune-suppressing drugs increase West Nile risk
Midwest flooding and stock market updates
Ukraine war casualties and drone strikes
Public comment period for federal wilderness rules
LA Angels bill to restore Anaheim name
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