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NPR News: 05-08-2026 3AM EDT

May 8, 2026

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A federal trade court ruling undermined President Trump's latest tariff push, amid fresh U.S.-Iran tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, a violent attack on pro-Israel protesters, a deadly volcanic incident in Indonesia, new data on school cell phone restrictions, and mixed Asian market reactions. This NPR News Now roundup covers these developments without a unifying theme.

Trade Court Rejects Blanket Tariffs

The U.S. Court of International Trade ruled that President Trump's 10% blanket tariff on imports is unlawful. Trump had imposed these to replace an earlier round struck down by the Supreme Court in February, citing a statute that authorizes tariffs only under specific conditions. Two of three judges found those conditions absent. The decision currently applies only to two importers and the state of Washington who challenged it, leaving its broader impact unclear. The administration is refunding tens of billions collected under the original tariffs and pursuing other tariff options.

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  • 1 (00:04) **Trade Court Strikes Down Trump Tariffs** - Court rules new 10% blanket tariffs unlawful, applies to challengers for now
  • 2 (00:54) **US Intercepts Iranian Attacks in Strait of Hormuz** - Military targets after exchange; Trump says ceasefire holding
  • 3 (01:22) **Trump on Surging Gas Prices** - Inspects Lincoln Memorial site, claims prices higher than three months ago
  • 4 (01:52) **Sentencing in Colorado Attack on Pro-Israel Protesters** - Egyptian national used flamethrower and Molotovs, killing one
  • 5 (02:05) **Victim Testimony in Boulder Attack** - Dr. Rahel Halpern on rhetoric enabling violence against protesters
  • 6 (03:13) **Indonesia Volcano Eruption Traps Hikers** - Ash reaches six miles; nine Singaporeans and Indonesians affected
  • 7 (03:33) **Research on US School Cell Phone Bans** - Two-thirds of states restrict; usage drops from 61% to 13% in class

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