NPR News: 09-23-2026 10AM EDT
Summary
President Trump met with Iranian officials and threatened nuclear action, while markets dipped ahead of his summit with China’s Xi Jinping. Other stories include a major DoorDash settlement, a lawsuit over White House press bans, and a controversial Forest Service reorganization. Additionally, NPR reports on escalating conflict in Ethiopia and a rape accusation against a social media influencer.
Topics discussed
Trump-Iran meeting and nuclear threats
Stocks dip ahead of Trump-Xi summit
Trade talks and Doordash settlement
Media lawsuit over White House ban
Forest Service reorganization controversy
Criticism of agency restructuring plan
USDA defense and Tigrayan airport seizure
Ethiopian conflict and Tigrayan offensive
Influencer Braden Peters rape accusation
Details of the alleged assault
Charges and upcoming arraignment
Market update and Up First promo
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