NPR News: 08-03-2026 7PM EDT
Summary
A coalition of 25 states is suing the Trump administration over new tariffs, arguing they are a pretext for an illegal scheme rather than a genuine effort to combat forced labor. Meanwhile, five states hold primary elections, with the Michigan Senate race highlighting a Democratic debate between moderate and progressive candidates. In other news, nuclear startup Valor Atomics secured funding for small reactors, oil prices dropped after Trump paused strikes on Iran, and Spider-Man: Brand New Day broke box office records.
Topics discussed
States sue Trump administration over new tariffs
Michigan Senate primary and Democratic Party debate
Nuclear startup Valor Atomics secures funding
Oil prices fall after Trump holds off Iran strikes
Spider-Man: Brand New Day box office success
Researchers launch OnlyFans to fund marmot study
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