NPR News: 08-21-2026 8PM EDT
Summary
The Supreme Court allows Trump to proceed with his White House ballroom project, while he plans to remove tariffs on imported beef to lower prices. The Education Department threatens the American Bar Association’s law school accreditation power over DEI policies. Additionally, a Texas court reduced Alex Jones’ Sandy Hook defamation payout, and Nigeria investigates a fake government agency.
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Supreme Court allows White House ballroom construction
Trump plans to remove tariffs on imported beef
Education Dept threatens ABA law school accreditation
Indiana ratepayers still without power after storms
Alex Jones Sandy Hook damages reduced by Texas court
Nigeria investigates fake government agency
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