NPR News: 08-21-2026 8PM EDT
Summary
The Supreme Court allows President Trump to proceed with his White House ballroom project, while he also plans to remove tariffs on imported beef to lower prices. Meanwhile, the Department of Education threatens to strip the American Bar Association of its law school accreditation power. Other stories include ongoing power outages in Indiana, a reduced defamation payout for Alex Jones, and an investigation into a fake government agency in Nigeria.
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Supreme Court allows White House ballroom construction
Trump plans to remove tariffs on imported beef
Education Dept threatens ABA law school accreditation
Indiana ratepayers still without power after storms
Alex Jones Sandy Hook payout reduced by Texas court
Nigeria investigates fake government agency
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