NPR News: 08-25-2026 6AM EDT
Summary
This NPR News Now episode covers the Trump administration’s new sanctions strategy against Iran and diplomatic tensions with China ahead of President Xi’s visit. It also reports on DHS surveillance of ICE protesters in Minnesota and a South Carolina Senate primary runoff testing Trump’s endorsement power. Additionally, the broadcast details progress in containing the Hawk Fire in Nevada and an FTC settlement requiring Zillow and Redfin to restore competition in online rental advertising.
Topics discussed
Trump administration's economic threats and sanctions on Iran
DHS surveillance of Minnesotans during ICE surge
South Carolina Senate special primary runoff results
Hawk Fire containment progress and evacuations in Nevada
FTC settlement with Zillow and Redfin over rental ads
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