NPR News: 08-21-2026 11PM EDT
Summary
The Department of Education threatens to strip the ABA of law school accreditation power, citing non-compliance with regulations. Meanwhile, the Trump administration plans to remove tariffs on imported beef to lower prices, a move agriculture leaders warn could harm ranchers. The administration also seeks public comment on changing childhood vaccine categories to allow parents more discretion. In other news, stocks rose, Hong Kong vigil organizers were convicted, and Prince Harry faces a massive damages order after losing a privacy lawsuit.
Topics discussed
Education Dept threatens ABA law school accreditation power
Trump plans to remove tariffs on imported beef
HHS seeks changes to childhood vaccine categories
Hong Kong vigil organizers convicted on security charges
Prince Harry and celebrities ordered to pay damages; Alex Jones judgment slashed
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