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Oct 23, 2026 · 4m

Summary

NPR News Now covers President Trump's urging of a controversial political ad in Ohio and new polling showing broad bipartisan support for stricter AI regulation. The broadcast also reports on the European Union awarding its top human rights prize to the International Criminal Court amid U.S. sanctions, a typhoon causing damage in Taiwan, and the accidental damage to a historic Eisenhower globe during a move to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's office.

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Sponsor: Angie.com Trump urges Ohio GOP to keep controversial ad Poll: Bipartisan support for AI regulation EU awards top human rights prize to ICC Typhoon hits Taiwan, causing damage Historic Eisenhower globe damaged in move NYC bans horse-drawn carriages by 2028 Sponsor: Mattress Firm
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