NPR News: 08-21-2026 6AM EDT
Summary
NPR News Now covers President Trump’s intensified economic pressure on Iran, noting that sanctions may empower hardliners. The episode reports on federal agents searching former Congressman Eric Swalwell’s home amid sexual misconduct allegations. It also details a lawsuit against Meta regarding social media’s impact on youth mental health. Additionally, stories include a Texas community suing over border wall construction and the U.S. deporting Mexicans to Guatemala.
Topics discussed
Schwab ad and NPR News introduction
Trump's economic pressure on Iran and potential backfire
Federal agents search Eric Swalwell's home over misconduct allegations
Lawsuit against Meta over social media harm to youth
Texas residents sue over border wall on private land
US deportations of Mexicans to Guatemala and Honduras
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