NPR News: 09-21-2026 4AM EDT
Summary
This NPR News Now episode covers the Department of Homeland Security's investigation into an ICE officer shooting in Austin, Texas, and Ukrainian President Zelensky's upcoming meeting with President Trump at the UN. The report also details the political fallout from Trump's ban on CNN, MSNOW, and Politico, alongside rising Asian stock markets and a slowdown in home construction due to high mortgage rates and tariffs. The segment concludes with the latest college football rankings and an introduction to the "If You Can Keep It" politics series.
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DHS investigates ICE shooting in Austin
Zelensky to meet Trump at UN General Assembly
Reaction to Trump's ban on CNN, MSNOW, Politico
Asian stock markets rise ahead of Trump-Xi meeting
Trump meets with NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani
Home construction slows due to rates and tariffs
College football rankings update
Intro to 'If You Can Keep It' politics series
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