NPR News: 08-17-2026 1AM EDT
Summary
NPR News covers U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche’s refusal to pledge DOJ independence from the White House, replacing Pam Bondi. The Democratic Party reshapes its 2028 primary calendar to prioritize diverse states like South Carolina and Nevada. In Brazil, presidential candidates campaign ahead of the October primary, while rescue teams search for survivors of a deadly earthquake in Indonesia. Hollywood films like Spider-Man and The Odyssey also reach major box office milestones.
Topics discussed
Schwab sponsorship and intro
AG Garland refuses to pledge DOJ independence
Democrats change 2028 primary calendar
Brazil election campaign begins
Indonesia earthquake death toll rises
Hollywood box office milestones
IXL sponsorship and sign-off
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