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NPR News: 08-13-2026 1AM EDT

Aug 13, 2026 · 4m

Summary

NPR News Now covers a lawsuit against Trump’s Truth API for selling early access to posts, alleging First Amendment violations. The episode reports on ICE acquiring shock gloves, a moderate Democratic win in Wisconsin’s gubernatorial primary, and a deadly earthquake in Colombia. Additional stories include a lawsuit against Ohio Congressman Max Miller and a Canadian petition to expel U.S. Ambassador Pete Hoekstra.

Topics discussed

Capital One ad and intro to Trump subscription lawsuit Details on Truth API lawsuit and First Amendment claims ICE agents to use electric shock gloves Wisconsin governor primary and Columbia earthquake death toll Ohio Rep. Max Miller sued by ex-wife over nude photo Petition to expel US Ambassador from Canada
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