NPR News: 09-22-2026 6PM EDT
Summary
President Trump’s address to the UN drew criticism for linking US military action in Venezuela to oil control, while Senator John Curtis urged an investigation into Donald Trump Jr.’s foreign ties. The segment also covers the reorganization of the US Forest Service, a $131.5 million DoorDash settlement for underpaying NYC workers, and the discovery of a heat-resistant "fire amoeba."
Topics discussed
Trump's UN address on Venezuela and oil reserves
Sen. Curtis requests probe into Trump Jr. foreign ties
Criticism of US Forest Service reorganization
DoorDash settles NYC worker wage claims
Discovery of heat-resistant 'fire amoeba'
Roman silver coin hoard found in Germany
Promotion of NPR Up First podcast
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