NPR News: 09-05-2026 6PM EDT
Summary
Iran claims new preemptive strikes on US bases in Jordan and Syria, while Germany condemns a Russian drone attack on Leipzig as a rupture in relations. President Trump signs executive orders allowing ranchers to process their own beef and target gray wolves, following backlash over beef tariff relief. Additionally, Mapquest sees a surge in downloads after refusing to rename Lake Ontario, and Canada prepares $20 billion in counter-tariffs against the US.
Topics discussed
Iran announces preemptive strikes on US bases in Middle East
Germany condemns drone attack as hybrid warfare by Russia
Trump signs executive orders to aid cattle ranchers
Mapquest sees viral surge after refusing to rename Lake Ontario
Canada announces $20 billion in counter-tariffs against US
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