NPR News: 08-21-2026 6AM EDT
Summary
This NPR News Now episode covers President Trump’s intensified economic pressure on Iran and the potential political backlash. It reports on federal agents searching former Congressman Eric Swalwell’s home amid sexual misconduct allegations. The broadcast also details a lawsuit against Meta regarding social media’s impact on youth mental health. Additionally, it highlights a border wall construction dispute in Texas and the U.S. deportation of Mexicans to Guatemala.
Topics discussed
Schwab ad and NPR News introduction
Trump's economic pressure on Iran and potential backfire
Federal agents search Eric Swalwell's home
Lawsuit against Meta over social media harm to youth
Texas residents sue over border wall on private land
US deportations of Mexicans to Guatemala
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