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Despite Trump's talk of a deal being close, little has changed to end the Iran war

NPR | By Franco Ordoñez,

A Martínez

Published August 7, 2026 at 3:40 AM CDT

President Trump is under pressure to find a breakthrough with Iran over the Strait of Hormuz, but it's proven elusive.

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Trump issues new orders to limit birthright citizenship, Iran shares details of an agreement with Oman to reopen Strait of Hormuz, Trump under pressure to find a breakthrough with Iran.
Hannah Waddingham talks about the fourth season of 'Ted Lasso'

Leila Fadel

NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with actor Hannah Waddingham about the fourth season of Ted Lasso, which debuts AFC Richmond's women's soccer team.
Labor Department to release July jobs report Friday

Scott Horsley, A Martínez

The Labor Department will offer an update Friday morning on the U.S. jobs market. After lackluster hiring in June, forecasters expect the report to show a modest pickup in July.
Supplements are a fast-growing industry, but there's little evidence on effectiveness

Sarah Gonzalez

Supplements are a $70 billion industry that's growing fast. But there's little evidence that many supplements actually do what they promise.
Trump administration proposes sweeping changes for Head Start, worrying advocates

Sequoia Carrillo, A Martínez

The Trump administration is proposing new standards for Head Start, the nation's early education program for low-income kids. States would have a lot more control, and that has advocates worried.