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NPR News: 08-20-2026 3AM EDT

August 20, 2026·4 min·5-min readnarrativenews
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This NPR News episode covers high-stakes political developments under the Trump administration, including a last-minute tariff deal with Canada, a controversial Census report alleging non-citizen voting, and a criminal case against former FBI Director James Comey over a social media post.

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Jason Segel

narrative on NPR News Now

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Books, people, and resources mentioned in this episode.

People

Donald TrumpJames ComeyMarco RubioHua QiyanJason Segel

Companies

America First Policy Institute

Topics

Breaking NewsCriminal JusticeElectionsForeign PolicyGlobal NewsPolitical NewsSupreme Court

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