NPR News: 08-12-2026 2AM EDT
Summary
This NPR News Now episode covers President Trump's use of a decoy Air Force One during his return from Turkey, alongside a progressive win in Minnesota's Senate primary. The broadcast also reports on a new federal rule restricting Medicaid reimbursement for gender-affirming youth care, a continued slump in existing home sales, and Truth Social's recent financial losses. Additionally, the segment highlights the University of Michigan's new pass-fail grading policy for freshmen and a federal judge's decision to halt an executive order limiting mail voting.
Topics discussed
Trump uses decoy Air Force One to leave Turkey
Peggy Flanagan wins Minnesota Democratic Senate nomination
Federal rule cuts Medicaid funding for youth gender-affirming care
Existing home sales fall as mortgage rates rise
Truth Social parent company reports $238M quarterly loss
University of Michigan adopts pass-fail grading for freshmen
Judge halts Trump executive order on mail voting
Asian financial markets and oil prices update
Sponsor segment: Charles Schwab Choiceology podcast
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