NPR News: 08-15-2026 6AM EDT
Summary
President Trump joked about claiming the Strait of Hormuz as U.S. territory, a remark later dismissed by aides. A Nevada judge dismissed charges against six fake electors from the 2020 election, with similar cases failing in other states. Meanwhile, bogus copyright claims targeted news outlets covering a congressional candidate’s ties to a Bitcoin mine. The episode also covers Tropical Storm Lala approaching Hawaii, new federal rail investments, and a controversial London proposal to discourage standing while drinking.
Topics discussed
Trump's joke about declaring Strait of Hormuz a US territory
Nevada judge dismisses case against 2020 fake electors
Bogus copyright claims target news outlets in FL and MI
Tropical Storm Lala expected to become hurricane near Hawaii
DOT invests $5B in rail safety and Amtrak upgrades
London proposal to discourage standing while drinking criticized
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