NPR News: 08-22-2026 10AM EDT
Summary
President Trump celebrates a Supreme Court order allowing his border wall construction to proceed. The episode also covers upcoming voter registration deadlines for state primaries and a negotiated water reduction plan for Colorado River users. Additionally, reports detail the end of a Mexico cattle export ban, rising college enrollment despite debt concerns, and TikTok’s $400 million settlement with the Justice Department.
Topics discussed
Trump thanks Supreme Court for allowing ballroom construction to proceed
Upcoming voter registration deadlines for September primaries
Colorado River water cuts negotiated for Arizona, California, Nevada
Mexico-US cattle export ban ends; beef tariffs rolled back
College enrollment rises despite concerns over debt and value
TikTok reaches $400M settlement with Justice Department
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