NPR News: 08-19-2026 9PM EDT
Summary
NPR News Now covers the federal debt hitting $40 trillion, with interest payments becoming the second-largest expense. A last-minute U.S.-Canada deal delays tariffs, while Israel launches criminal investigations into Gaza war conduct amid ongoing airstrikes. Other stories include fabricated election polls, a judge’s removal from a high-profile Texas stabbing case, and NASA canceling a mission to save its sinking Swift telescope.
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USPS Ground Advantage sponsorship
Federal debt hits $40 trillion and tariff delays
Israel investigates Gaza war conduct and strikes
Israeli military claims Hamas target
Fabricated election polls admitted
Judge removed from Carmelo Anthony case
NASA cancels SWIFT telescope rescue mission
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