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NPR News: 08-28-2026 7AM EDT

Aug 28, 2026 · 4m

Summary

Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh delivers his first major speech, leaving investors uncertain about his stance on interest rates and inflation. Meanwhile, the US Navy addresses the long-term displacement of military families evacuated from Bahrain due to the war with Iran. In legal news, deliberations resume in the murder trial of nurse Lindsey Clancy, who killed her three children, while a federal judge blocks President Trump’s executive order restricting male voting in midterms. Finally, the hit Broadway musical "Six" is set to close its run in January.

Topics discussed

Fed Chair Wh's speech and interest rate clues US Navy plans for families evacuated from Bahrain Lindsey Clancy murder trial resumes Judge blocks Trump's male voting restriction order Musical '6' closes after Broadway success
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