NPR News: 08-25-2026 5AM EDT
Summary
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announces new economic pressure tactics targeting countries facilitating Iran’s oil exports and money laundering. The Supreme Court allows the Trump administration to begin implementing an executive order restricting mail-in voting, though a lower court blocks specific Postal Service provisions. Meanwhile, South Carolina Republicans hold a special Senate primary runoff, and Canada prepares retaliatory tariffs against U.S. imports. A new study reveals at least 25% of deceased former NFL players had CTE.
Topics discussed
U.S. pressures countries to cut economic ties with Iran
Supreme Court allows Trump's mail-in voting restrictions
South Carolina GOP special primary runoff for Senate
Canada to announce retaliatory tariffs against the U.S.
Study finds 25% of deceased NFL players had CTE
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