NPR News: 09-09-2026 2PM EDT
Summary
This NPR News Now episode covers the Republican midterm convention in Dallas, where President Trump is scheduled to speak amidst a trade war with Canada that has led to new bans on Canadian imports. The report also details a federal judge’s decision to keep Andrew and Tristan Tate in jail as they fight extradition to the UK, and the Trump administration’s proposal to exclude non-citizens from key 2030 census data. Additionally, the segment highlights Ben Shelton’s historic U.S. Open victory over Carlos Alcaraz, securing an American spot in the final.
Topics discussed
Trump's midterm convention in Dallas
Convention competition with NFL season kickoff
US-Canada trade war and new import bans
Tate brothers denied bail in extradition case
Proposed changes to 2030 Census apportionment
Ben Shelton's record-breaking US Open match
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