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NPR News: 09-04-2026 1AM EDT

Sep 4, 2026 · 4m

Summary

NPR News Now covers the Trump administration's Supreme Court appeal regarding the USPS's plan to restrict mail-in voting, alongside billionaire Leon Black's lawsuit against the House Oversight Committee over Jeffrey Epstein subpoenas. The episode also reports on a Louisiana court ruling allowing two NFL players to return to college football, the rescue of survivors from Nepal's deadly flash floods, and an ICE officer's court appearance. Additionally, the broadcast details storm damage in Toronto, global stock market gains, and a Planet Money segment on the costs of Medicare for All.

Topics discussed

Thumbtack advertisement Trump administration challenges USPS mail-in voting plan Leon Black sues House committee over Epstein investigation Court allows two NFL players to return to college football Survivors found after deadly flash floods in Nepal ICE officer surrenders after shooting in Minneapolis Severe storm causes damage and flooding in Toronto Global stock markets rise ahead of jobs report Planet Money promo on healthcare costs
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