NPR News: 08-12-2026 5PM EDT
Summary
Caroline Levitt is leaving her White House Press Secretary role as Trump faces midterm polling challenges. A federal lawsuit seeks to stop Trump from profiting off early Truth Social access, while he secretly evacuated Turkey amid Iranian threats. In Wisconsin, moderate David Crowley won the Democratic gubernatorial primary. Additionally, the WHO warns of a historic Ebola surge in Congo, and Rob Reiner’s son faces murder charges for his parents’ deaths.
Topics discussed
Carine Levitt leaving White House Press Secretary role
Lawsuit against Trump over Truth Social early access fees
Trump's secret flight from Turkey due to Iranian threat
Moderate wins Wisconsin Democratic gubernatorial primary
Congo Ebola outbreak surpasses deadliest in history
Nick Reiner indicted for murder of parents Rob and Michelle
Kansas town settles lawsuit with reporter over police raid
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