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NPR News: 08-25-2026 1AM EDT

Aug 25, 2026 · 4m

Summary

NPR News Now covers President Trump’s threat to raise tariffs on Canadian autos and steel, alongside new U.S. sanctions warnings for Iran’s trading partners. The episode reports on a contained wildfire in the Sierra Nevada and the Supreme Court’s ruling on mail-in voting restrictions. It also features National Guard members’ concerns about their D.C. deployment and details an FTC settlement between Zillow and Redfin over rental advertising competition.

Topics discussed

Thumbtack ad and show introduction Trump threatens higher tariffs on Canadian autos and steel U.S. sanctions warning for Iran's trading partners Sierra Nevada wildfire containment and evacuation updates Supreme Court sides with Trump on mail-in voting restrictions National Guard members criticize D.C. deployment FTC settles antitrust case against Zillow and Redfin
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