NPR News: 09-12-2026 3AM EDT
Summary
President Trump heads to Ireland while predicting strong Republican midterm results, despite claims of low turnout at the Dallas convention. In international news, Saudi Arabia shut down a major oil pipeline after a drone attack attributed to Iraqi territory, further disrupting global energy supplies. India hosts the BRICS summit, where leaders discuss reducing reliance on the US dollar amidst internal geopolitical tensions. Domestically, a man was arrested in the homicide of Tasia Fortune in Mississippi, and Gallup reports that satisfaction with K-12 education has hit an all-time low.
Topics discussed
Trump's Ireland trip and midterm election predictions
Trump claims convention crowd issues; Saudi pipeline drone attack
Impact of pipeline closure on global oil supply and Yemen
BRICS summit in India and push for alternative currency
Arrest made in death of Tasia Fortune in Mississippi
Diesel prices hit record high due to Iran war disruptions
Gallup poll: American satisfaction with K-12 education at low
College football scores: Louisville, Virginia, and Missouri
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