NPR News: 08-20-2026 7PM EDT
Summary
The episode covers President Trump’s threats of economic sanctions against Iran and potential targets like China, alongside the USS George Washington’s deployment to the Middle East. It reports on the arrest of a woman accused of plotting an ISIS attack on the New York State Capitol and highlights a survey showing young Americans increasingly identify as independent. Additional stories include rising oil prices, a petition for FIFA president Gianni Infantino’s resignation, increasing cannabis addiction rates, and an Omaha school district banning electric shock gloves for police.
Topics discussed
Trump threatens economic pain on Iran and China
USS George Washington replaces Lincoln in Middle East
Woman charged with ISIS plot at NY State Capitol
Young Americans moving away from two-party system
Petition calls for FIFA president to resign
Cannabis addiction rates rise among US adults
Omaha schools ban electric shock gloves for police
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