NPR News: 08-21-2026 4PM EDT
Summary
The Supreme Court allowed White House ballroom construction to continue despite legal challenges, with Trump citing national security. Meanwhile, Mexico opposes the U.S. deportation of nearly 2,300 Mexican migrants to Guatemala. Growing privacy concerns have led to vandalism of Flock license plate readers in 36 states. Other updates include a new Colorado River water plan, FIFA sanctions for Argentina players, and a U.S. policy aiming for over 1,000 annual space launches by 2030.
Topics discussed
Supreme Court allows White House ballroom construction to continue
Mexico objects to US deporting migrants to Guatemala
Vandalism targets automated license plate readers
New plan for Colorado River water access amid drought
FIFA bans Argentina players; US space tourism policy
US aims for 1,000 annual space launches by 2030
NASA budget cuts and world's oldest person's birthday
US national debt surpasses $40 trillion
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