NPR News: 08-25-2026 4AM EDT
Summary
This NPR News Now episode covers escalating U.S.-Canada trade tensions, with Ontario Premier Doug Ford clashing with President Trump over tariffs. In California, the state Supreme Court reviews a sheriff’s seizure of ballots amid election fraud claims. The broadcast also reports on a contained Sierra Nevada wildfire, plans to revoke asylum seekers' visas, and a mediator’s ruling that The Washington Post lacked grounds to fire columnist Karen Attia. Finally, it notes Trump’s upcoming trip to Ireland for a golf tournament.
Topics discussed
Trump and Ontario Premier Doug Ford trade insults over tariffs
CA court weighs legality of sheriff seizing ballots
Sierra Nevada wildfire containment updates
Trump admin plans mass visa revocations for asylum seekers
Mediator rules Post lacked grounds to fire Karen Attia
Trump to visit Ireland for golf tournament and business
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