NPR News: 08-21-2026 5PM EDT
Summary
The Supreme Court paused a lower court order, allowing construction to continue on President Trump’s White House ballroom project. Meanwhile, the Department of Education threatens to strip the American Bar Association’s accreditation power over law schools. In other news, Northwest Indiana faces prolonged power outages, SNAP aid recipients have dropped significantly, and Ethel Caterham celebrates her 117th birthday as the world’s oldest living person.
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Supreme Court pauses halt on Trump ballroom project
Education Dept threatens ABA accreditation power
Indiana power outages and NIPSCO transparency issues
SNAP food aid recipients drop 13% due to changes
Ethel Caterham celebrates 117th birthday
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