NPR News: 08-17-2026 9PM EDT
Summary
President Trump threatened Oman over Iran negotiations and scaled back South Korean military exercises, citing ties with Kim Jong-un. Jared Kushner attempted to salvage the Gaza peace plan after Netanyahu’s rejection, while Luigi Mangione’s murder trial was postponed following his federal guilty plea. The episode also covers Debbie Wasserman Schultz’s redistricted campaign, the longevity hype surrounding Tadalafil, and the high wealth concentration in the Trump administration.
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Trump threatens Oman and scales back South Korea exercises
Kushner meets Netanyahu over Gaza peace plan rejection
Luigi Mangione trial postponed after guilty plea
Debbie Wasserman Schultz runs in new Florida district
Tadalafil promoted as longevity drug
Wealth concentration in Trump administration
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