NPR News: 08-12-2026 5PM EDT
Summary
Caroline Levitt is stepping down as White House Press Secretary to become a top advisor for the midterms. Meanwhile, Trump faces a lawsuit over Truth Social’s paid early access and a report that he fled Turkey due to an Iranian threat. In Wisconsin, a moderate won the Democratic gubernatorial primary, while the WHO warns the Congo Ebola outbreak is becoming the deadliest on record. Additionally, Rob Reiner’s son was indicted for his parents’ murders, and a Kansas town settled a lawsuit with a reporter over a police raid.
Topics discussed
Caroline Levitt leaving White House Press Secretary role
Lawsuit against Trump over Truth Social early access fees
Trump's secret flight from Turkey due to Iranian threat
Moderate wins Wisconsin Democratic gubernatorial primary
Congo Ebola outbreak surpasses deadliest in history
Nick Reiner indicted for murder of parents Rob and Michelle
Kansas town settles lawsuit over police raid on newspaper
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