NPR News: 09-21-2026 3AM EDT
Summary
A federal immigration agent shot a man in Austin, Texas, prompting local officials to demand an independent investigation. The episode also covers growing Republican dissent over the Iran war and slipping support on immigration, as well as President Trump's plan to create an AI force and appoint an AI czar. Additionally, reports detail the formation of Tropical Storm Polo, thousands of Gaza children returning to makeshift classrooms, and Russian parliamentary election results. Finally, 18 suspects in the killing of Haiti's president are being sent to the U.S. for trial.
Topics discussed
Federal immigration agent shoots man in Austin, Texas
Republican support cracks ahead of midterm elections
Trump announces plan to create an AI force
Tropical storm Polo forms off Mexico's coast
Children in Gaza return to makeshift classrooms
Russia holds parliamentary elections amid war
Suspects in Haiti president's killing sent to US
Sponsor message from Charles Schwab
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