NPR News: 08-18-2026 5AM EDT
Summary
NPR covers primaries in Florida, Alaska, and Wyoming, alongside a California special election runoff. President Trump explains scaling back U.S.-South Korean military drills, citing relations with North Korea. A federal judge blocks the FBI headquarters move to downtown Washington, while the Trump administration appeals a dismissal of charges against Kilmar Abrego-Garcia. Additionally, Florida schedules another execution, and Luigi Mangione’s state trial is postponed.
Topics discussed
Election primaries in Florida, Alaska, Wyoming, and California
Trump scales back U.S.-South Korea military exercises
Luigi Mangione murder trial postponed indefinitely
Home Depot earnings report as consumer spending indicator
Judge blocks FBI headquarters move to downtown Washington
Appeal of dismissed charges against Kilmar Abrego-Garcia
Florida execution of William Francis Sylvia
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