NPR News: 08-10-2026 10PM EDT
Summary
President Trump signed an executive order to separate childhood vaccines, despite scientific consensus, and extended a Jones Act waiver amid ongoing tensions with Iran. The episode covers Trump’s demand for felony charges against David Hearn, the confirmation of Todd Blanche as Attorney General, and a poll showing voter support for proportional representation in Congress. Additionally, reports detail new FDA food ingredient rules, an AI tool for tracking Nazi-looted art, and trends in Major League Baseball.
Topics discussed
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Trump executive order on childhood vaccine spacing
Extension of Jones Act waiver for foreign ships
Trump demands felony charges against David Hearn
Todd Blanche sworn in as Attorney General
Poll shows support for proportional representation
Stock market and oil prices update
FDA proposal to regulate new food ingredients
AI chatbot for tracking Nazi-looted art
MLB teams likely to avoid 100-loss seasons
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