NPR News: 09-11-2026 4PM EDT
Summary
This episode marks the 25th anniversary of 9/11, featuring President Trump’s speech at the Pentagon where he honored victims while defending his administration's war with Iran. The report covers Iran’s announcement of a regional meeting to address its blockade of the Strait of Hormuz and the resulting spike in U.S. diesel prices. Additionally, the segment discusses persistent U.S. inflation ahead of a Federal Reserve meeting, a new study on the limited impact of school cell phone bans on student well-being, and a federal court ruling against the Energy Department. The broadcast also notes t…
Topics discussed
Trump defends Iran war at 9/11 Pentagon ceremony
Iran agrees to Gulf meeting on Strait of Hormuz
US inflation report and Fed rate outlook
Study on cell phone bans in US schools
Court rules against coal plant extension; Princess Astrid dies
Nashville airport to be named after Dolly Parton
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