NPR News: 08-22-2026 10PM EDT
Summary
NPR News Now covers the collapse of U.S.-Canada trade talks, resulting in 50% tariffs on Canadian goods and planned retaliatory measures. A federal judge struck down a Trump administration visa ban for citizens of 75 countries as discriminatory. The broadcast also reports on President Trump’s involvement in a Washington IndyCar race, rising gas prices, and heavy rainfall in Hawaii. Additionally, nurses highlight workplace violence risks, and a Texas judge denied a new trial for a student convicted of murder.
Topics discussed
Canada-U.S. trade talks breakdown and tariffs
Judge strikes down Trump admin visa ban
IndyCar race at National Mall with Trump
Rising gas prices and Hawaii weather updates
Nurses raise alarm over workplace violence
Texas judge denies new trial for stabbing
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