NPR News: 09-21-2026 11AM EDT
Summary
TV news networks are halting White House coverage in protest of Trump's ban on CNN, MSNOW, and Politico, a move supported by Fox News. The report also covers soaring diesel costs straining farmers, Turkey's pledge of military aid to Saudi Arabia following Houthi strikes, and US-China talks on AI security. Additional segments address an ICE shooting in Texas and the annual Fat Bear Week competition in Alaska.
Topics discussed
TV news pool strikes over White House media ban
Rising diesel costs impact farmers
Turkey offers military aid to Saudi Arabia
US and China discuss AI dialogue
ICE agents shoot Hispanic motorist in Texas
Alaska bears compete in Fat Bear Week
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