NPR News: 08-07-2026 10PM EDT
Summary
President Trump faces legal hurdles in his attempt to fire Fed Governor Lisa Cook over unproven mortgage fraud allegations. Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan signed a joint defense pact amid rising Middle East tensions. In Puerto Rico, historic drought has forced water rationing, while Nashville attempts to use eminent domain to block a controversial data center. Finally, the US economy unexpectedly lost 20,000 jobs last month, signaling sluggish growth.
Topics discussed
Trump threatens to fire Fed Governor Lisa Cook
Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan sign joint defense pact
Puerto Rico implements water rationing due to historic drought
Cameron Hamilton confirmed as head of FEMA
Nashville uses eminent domain to block data center
US economy unexpectedly loses 20,000 jobs
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