NPR News: 09-18-2026 10PM EDT
Summary
President Trump bans major news outlets from the White House, while retired generals urge Americans to protect the upcoming midterms against potential federal interference. The report also covers the Pentagon’s new mandatory testosterone testing for older male service members and rising energy costs driven by conflicts in Iran and Ukraine. Additionally, the segment highlights Anthropic’s AI model assisting in its own development and Polish Prime Minister Tusk’s warnings regarding Russian airspace violations.
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Trump bans CNN, MSNOW, and Politico from White House
Pentagon mandates testosterone testing for male troops
Retired generals urge protection of free elections
Rising oil prices impact gas, shipping, and airfares
Stock market closes mixed after volatile week
Anthropic's AI model Claude helps build its successor
Poland warns of potential Russian drone or missile attacks
NPR editor Rose Friedman dies at 38
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