NPR News: 08-18-2026 7PM EDT
Summary
This NPR News Now episode covers President Trump’s stance on Iran and the Strait of Hormuz, alongside primary election results in Florida, Alaska, and Wyoming. Reports include a lawsuit by Minnesota’s attorney general against Texas over an ICE agent’s extradition, ABC’s First Amendment suit against the FCC, and falling AI stocks. Additionally, the broadcast notes Turkey’s pardon of Kurdish militants and the death of ZZ Top drummer Frank Beard.
Topics discussed
Trump on Iran talks and Strait of Hormuz tensions
Primary elections in Florida, Alaska, and Wyoming
Minnesota sues Texas over ICE agent extradition
ABC sues FCC over Trump's license threats
Wall Street retreats as AI stocks sink
Turkey pardons Kurdish militants in peace effort
ZZ Top drummer Frank Beard dies at 77
Comedians settle racial profiling lawsuit
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