NPR News: 08-20-2026 6AM EDT
Summary
This NPR News Now episode covers President Trump’s economic warfare against Iran, including a naval blockade and rising U.S. gas prices. It also examines a controversial Census Bureau report on illegal voting linked to a Trump-aligned think tank. Other stories include U.S. oil companies investing in Venezuela, the life sentence of Evergrande founder Xu Jiayin in China, and Prince Harry and Meghan’s extended return to the UK.
Topics discussed
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U.S. economic warfare and blockade against Iran
Controversial Census report on illegal voting
U.S. oil companies investing in Venezuela
Evergrande founder sentenced to life in prison
Prince Harry and Meghan moving back to UK
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