NPR News: 08-05-2026 9PM EDT
Summary
President Trump campaigned in Las Vegas, highlighting tax policies amid falling approval ratings. In Washington, wildfire evacuees and their animals struggle with displacement. Scientists identified dormant virus reactivation as a potential cause of long COVID. The Senate confirmed Dr. Erica Schwartz as CDC director, while the U.S. increased Ebola funding for the DRC. Disney reported strong earnings and a new TikTok partnership.
Topics discussed
Capital One Commercial Bank advertisement
Trump's Las Vegas trip and economic messaging
Wildfire evacuees and displaced animals in Spokane
New research on long COVID causes
CDC director confirmation and Ebola funding
Disney earnings and TikTok partnership
Schwab Teen Investor account advertisement
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