NPR News: 08-17-2026 7AM EDT
Summary
This NPR News Now episode covers escalating Ukraine-Russia hostilities, including major Ukrainian strikes on Russian infrastructure and supply chains. It reports on President Trump’s decision to scale back U.S.-South Korea military drills to signal openness to North Korean diplomacy. The broadcast also features new Attorney General Todd Blanche refusing to pledge DOJ independence from the White House. Finally, it details severe weather impacts, with Tropical Storm Lala causing widespread power outages in Hawaii and historic flooding killing seven in Indiana.
Topics discussed
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Russia-Ukraine war: Ukrainian strikes on Russian infrastructure
Trump orders reduction in US-South Korea military drills
AG Todd Blanche refuses to pledge DOJ independence
Tropical Storm Lala causes power outages in Hawaii
Fatal flooding in Indiana and Midwest storm warnings
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