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NPR News: 09-11-2026 6PM EDT

Sep 11, 2026 · 4m

Summary

This NPR News Now episode covers the CIA's release of 71 declassified documents detailing pre-9/11 intelligence warnings to Presidents Clinton and Bush. It also addresses President Trump's proposal for $5,000 stimulus checks, which faces criticism from both parties over inflation and debt. The report notes the CDC has declared the record cyclosporiasis outbreak over, while Anthropic blocks AI misuse for cyber and biological threats. Additionally, the segment includes a federal court ruling against a coal plant extension, Israeli strikes on Hezbollah tunnels in Lebanon, and the unanimous vot…

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Sponsor message from Angie CIA declassifies 9/11 intelligence briefings Trump defends $5,000 checks proposal CDC declares cyclosporiasis outbreak over Anthropic blocks AI misuse for cyber and bio threats Court rules against keeping Michigan coal plant open Israel destroys Hezbollah tunnels in Lebanon Nashville airport to be renamed for Dolly Parton Sponsor message from Angie
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