Trump declares economic warfare on Iran. And, SCOTUS to rule on White House ballroom

NPR News Friday 21 August 2026, 11:25 UTC By Brittney Melton 1 min read

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President Trump has declared economic warfare on Iran in an effort to pressure the country back into negotiations. And, the Supreme Court is set to decide on the future of Trump's ballroom. (Image credit: Finn Gomez)

President Trump has declared economic warfare on Iran in an effort to pressure the country back into negotiations. And, the Supreme Court is set to decide on the future of Trump's ballroom.

(Image credit: Finn Gomez)

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