NPR News: 08-24-2026 7PM EDT
Summary
NPR News Now covers Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s new global economic pressure on Iran, targeting countries facilitating its oil exports and money laundering. The episode also reports on DHS undercover surveillance of Minnesota ICE protesters, raising privacy concerns. Additionally, it details California’s AG canceling talks with Paramount over the Warner Bros. merger dispute and Governor Newsom’s push to cap utility wildfire liability. Finally, segments address BLM wild horse roundups in Colorado and animal weigh-ins at the London Zoo.
Topics discussed
U.S. pressures global allies to cut economic ties with Iran
DHS surveillance of Minnesota ICE protesters raises privacy concerns
California AG cancels meeting over Paramount-Warner merger talks
U.S. stocks finish mixed with S&P 500 slipping
Newsom proposes limits on utility wildfire liability payments
BLM rounds up wild horses in Colorado amid overpopulation debate
London Zoo annual animal weigh-in features capybaras and snails
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