NPR News: 08-13-2026 11PM EDT
Summary
Democratic lawmakers criticize Pentagon conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln amid reports of food shortages and mental health crises. Attorney General Todd Blanche addresses the Justice Department workforce, while wildfires force evacuations in Nevada and Greece. The episode also covers a dispute over the Kennedy Center’s facade, a $100 million Equifax settlement for credit score errors, and rising Asian stock markets.
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Lawmakers press Pentagon over USS Abraham Lincoln conditions
Todd Blanche addresses Justice Department workforce
Nevada wildfires force evacuations and burn acres
Wildfires also impact Europe and the UK
Kennedy Center board defies judge to add Trump name
Equifax settles class action lawsuit for $100 million
Asian shares advance after Wall Street record
Disney World Builders documentary announcement
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