NPR News: 09-02-2026 12AM EDT
Summary
This NPR News Now episode covers Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s budget struggles and the departure of official Driscoll amid renewed US-Iran tensions. Hurricane Edouard weakens to a tropical depression, bringing flash flood risks to Texas and Louisiana. Other stories include the upcoming trial for Charlie Kirk’s killer, Germany blaming Russia for a drone attack, Ed Markey’s primary win in Massachusetts, and a Trump administration permit for Navajo coal mining.
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Resignation of Army Secretary Dan Driscoll
Hurricane Edar and flash flood risks in Texas
Trial for Charlie Kirk murder case in Utah
Germany blames Russia for drone attack near Leipzig
Ed Markey wins Massachusetts Democratic primary
Navajo Nation coal mine expansion approved
Asian stock markets tumble amid US-Iran tensions
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