NPR News: 09-18-2026 4PM EDT
Summary
Voters in Virginia and South Dakota begin early voting amid frustration over high energy and grocery prices. A key cryptocurrency regulation bill fails in the Senate due to ethics concerns, while Poland’s PM warns of planned Russian strikes to test NATO resolve. Additionally, President Trump bans major news outlets from the White House, a Texas ICE officer faces charges for lying to the FBI, and South Korea rules out sending troops to the Iran conflict.
Topics discussed
Early voting begins in Virginia amid high energy costs
Farmers in North Carolina worry about rising diesel prices
Crypto bill fails in Senate over ethics concerns
Poland warns of potential Russian strikes on NATO
Trump bans major news outlets from White House
Texas ICE officer pleads not guilty to assault charges
South Korea rules out sending troops to Iran war
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