Trump-Putin Expectations, Trump and D.C. Homelessness, Inflation Check-In

This NPR News podcast, "Up First," for August 13th, covers three main news stories: the upcoming summit between President Trump and Russia's President Putin in Alaska, the deployment of National Guard troops and a crackdown on homeless people in Washington, D.C., and the impact of tariffs on inflation and the potential for the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates. The podcast features NPR correspondents Tamara Keith, Brian Mann, and Scott Horsley, who provide in-depth analysis and reporting on these issues, including the political implications and potential consequences for various groups.