NPR News: 08-31-2026 5PM EDT
Summary
The Supreme Court allows the Trump administration to proceed with a White House ballroom project, while the House votes on a government funding stopgap and a censure resolution. Former Rep. George Santos receives a lifetime ban from prediction market site Kalshi for betting misconduct. Additionally, the episode covers a deadly Grand Canyon flash flood, a Massachusetts murder trial, dry eye health tips, and Lionel Messi’s retirement from international soccer.
Topics discussed
Supreme Court allows White House ballroom construction to continue
House returns for government funding vote and Chuck Edwards censure
George Santos banned from prediction market site Kalshi for life
Bodies found after flash flood in Grand Canyon
Stock market update: Dow and S&P 500 decline
Jury deliberates in Lindsay Clancy murder trial
Dry eyes in women over 50: causes and treatments
Lionel Messi retires from international soccer
Met Museum cancels John Galliano exhibition
Promo for NPR's Shortwave podcast
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