NPR News: 08-22-2026 10AM EDT
Summary
This NPR News Now episode covers President Trump’s reaction to the Supreme Court allowing his border wall construction to proceed, alongside voter registration deadlines for upcoming primaries. Reports detail negotiated water cuts for Colorado River states, the lifting of a cattle import ban from Mexico, and rising college enrollment despite debt concerns. The broadcast concludes with TikTok’s $400 million settlement with the Justice Department over children’s privacy violations.
Topics discussed
Trump thanks Supreme Court for allowing ballroom construction to proceed
Upcoming voter registration deadlines for September primaries
Colorado River water cuts negotiated for Arizona, California, and Nevada
Mexico cattle export ban ends and beef tariffs rolled back
College enrollment rises despite concerns over debt and value
TikTok reaches $400M settlement with Justice Department over privacy
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