NPR News: 08-22-2026 3AM EDT
Summary
The U.S. imposed 50% tariffs on Canadian imports, prompting retaliatory measures, while the Supreme Court allowed White House ballroom construction to proceed. President Trump threatened a defamation lawsuit against a think tank for criticizing his National Guard deployment. Markets dipped as federal debt hit $40 trillion, and the Navy considered renaming an aircraft carrier after Trump. Other stories include San Antonio renaming a street formerly honoring Cesar Chavez and updates on golf and college football eligibility.
Topics discussed
U.S. imposes 50% tariffs on Canadian imports
Supreme Court allows White House ballroom construction
Trump threatens lawsuit over National Guard report
Stocks fall as federal debt surpasses $40 trillion
Navy considers renaming aircraft carrier after Trump
San Antonio renames Cesar Chavez Boulevard
Wyndham Clark leads PGA Championship in St. Louis
Court halts extra eligibility year for some athletes
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