NPR News: 08-28-2026 10PM EDT
Summary
President Trump claims a historic deal for majority control of Venezuelan oil reserves, aiming to lower gas prices amid low strategic reserves. Meanwhile, Fed Chair Jerome Powell signals potential rate hikes due to persistent inflation, and controversy surrounds a proposed land swap in Yosemite National Park. The broadcast also covers the rising death toll from catastrophic flooding in Nepal and China, and highlights Senator Jon Ossoff’s strong position in his Georgia re-election bid.
Topics discussed
US deal for Venezuelan oil reserves and gas prices
Controversy over Yosemite land exchange proposal
Fed Chair Warns on Inflation and Potential Rate Hikes
Death toll rises from flash flooding in Nepal and Tibet
Sen. Ossoff's Georgia campaign and market close
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