NPR News: 09-08-2026 7PM EDT
Summary
US-Iran tensions escalated after the US struck five Iranian tankers and Iran launched missiles at US targets in Jordan. President Trump threatened to block federal procurement of Canadian goods in response to new retaliatory tariffs. The report also covers the loss of SNAP benefits affecting school meal programs, New Hampshire primary races, a Pew study on rising anti-Muslim sentiment, and efforts to save Great Lakes whitefish from invasive mussels.
Topics discussed
US-Iran military escalation and submarine seizure
Trump blocks Canadian goods from federal procurement
SNAP decline impacts school free meal programs
New Hampshire primary races and Senate vacancy
Pew study on American views of Islam and Muslims
Efforts to save Great Lakes whitefish from mussels
Mark Cuban on US healthcare costs and Medicare
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