NPR News: 08-11-2026 4AM EDT
Summary
This NPR News Now episode covers President Trump’s executive order altering childhood vaccine recommendations and the swearing-in of Attorney General Todd Blanche. It reports on special congressional primaries in Alabama and five other states, highlighting gerrymandering concerns and key races. Additionally, the broadcast discusses a new AI tool for tracking Nazi-looted art and announces the death of former Congressman and actor Ben Jones.
Topics discussed
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Trump executive order on childhood vaccines
Todd Blanche sworn in as Attorney General
Alabama congressional primary and gerrymandering
Primary elections in five other states
AI chatbot for tracking Nazi-looted art
Death of Ben Jones, former congressman and actor
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