NPR News: 09-18-2026 3PM EDT
Summary
NPR News Now covers early voting in Virginia and President Trump's new plan to lower prescription drug costs via Medicaid, alongside reports of institutional pushback against his administration. The broadcast details renewed fighting in Yemen that has displaced over 125,000 people and French President Macron's warning of increased Russian hybrid threats in Europe. Additionally, the episode marks the death of composer Duncan Sheik and previews a "Consider This" segment on how rising interest rates and high costs are influencing voter sentiment ahead of the midterms.
Topics discussed
Early voting begins in Virginia and other states
Trump announces new plan to lower prescription drug costs
Institutional pushback against Trump and midterm implications
Renewed fighting in Yemen displaces 125,000 people
Macron warns of Russian hybrid threats to Europe
Death of composer and singer Duncan Sheik
Consider This: Fed rate hikes and voter sentiment
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