NPR News: 09-24-2026 11PM EDT
Summary
This episode covers the UN General Assembly, where PM Netanyahu addressed the hall amid diplomatic walkouts, and President Trump's state dinner for Xi Jinping. It also details the temporary court order restoring press access to the White House and rising mortgage rates driven by the Iran conflict. Additionally, the report examines the Trump administration's Supreme Court bid to allow third-party deportations and the internal disruption caused by dismantling the Department of Education.
Topics discussed
Amazon Business ad and Mahmoud Abbas UN address
Netanyahu's UN speech and diplomatic walkouts
Netanyahu defends war on Iran and Gaza
Trump state dinner for Xi and press access ban
Trump jokes about Chinese press and media access
Mortgage rates rise above 7% due to war
Impact of bond market volatility on borrowing costs
Federal Reserve rate hikes and future outlook
Supreme Court appeal on third-party deportations
Education Department dismantling and staff concerns
Costs and inefficiencies of moving Ed Dept staff
Hurricane Polo warnings and Angie ad
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