NPR News: 09-17-2026 7AM EDT
Summary
Fuel prices spike as Iran conflict and Houthi attacks disrupt Saudi oil exports. The House recesses after passing a Russia sanctions bill, while an ICE officer faces charges for lying about shooting an immigrant. Additionally, Trump threatens tariffs over Canada’s EU associate membership, names religious freedom appointees, and graphic artist Peter Max is remembered after his death.
Topics discussed
Fuel prices soar as Iran conflict and Houthi attacks disrupt supply
House recesses; impeachment and Epstein investigations stalled
Russia sanctions bill passes House with tariff provisions
ICE officer charged with shooting immigrant and lying
Canada-EU associate membership proposal and Trump's tariff threat
Trump names key figures to promote international religious freedom
Graphic artist Peter Max dies at age 88
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