NPR News: 08-06-2026 1AM EDT
Summary
President Trump touted his economic policies in Las Vegas while criticizing Democrats after primary losses. Meanwhile, wildfire evacuees in Spokane, Washington, face stress as firefighters battle blazes that have displaced 67,000 people and destroyed hundreds of buildings. The report highlights the emotional toll on both humans and evacuated animals, noting one arson arrest.
Topics discussed
Trump's Vegas speech and Spokane wildfire evacuees
Firefighters reinforce containment lines in Spokane
Russian drone manufacturer wounded in assassination attempt
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