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Week in politics: primaries results, Iran pressure, Korean relations flip

NPR | By Mara Liasson,

Ayesha Rascoe

Published August 23, 2026 at 7:02 AM CDT

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Democrats have not shown a clear preference for progressive candidates over moderate ones. Republicans have rejected some of President Trump's endorsees despite his tight grip on the party's base.

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Mara Liasson

Mara Liasson is a national political correspondent for NPR.

Ayesha Rascoe

Ayesha Rascoe is the host of Weekend Edition Sunday and the Saturday episodes of Up First.