NPR News: 09-24-2026 12AM EDT
Summary
Ukrainian President Zelensky urges world leaders to end Russia's war, while U.S. and European officials discuss potential de-escalation steps amid fears of expanding conflict. In Washington, a federal judge weighs a First Amendment and due process challenge to President Trump's ban on CNN and Politico from the White House. The Senate Judiciary Committee hears testimony on the misuse of AI-powered Flock surveillance cameras, with bipartisan calls for stricter guardrails.
Topics discussed
Ukraine conflict: Zelensky's ceasefire offer and US-Russia talks
Legal challenge to Trump's ban on CNN and Politico
Senate hearing on Flock AI license plate surveillance
FBI jobs portal inaccessible amid hacking claims
Ethiopia: Fighting erupts in Tigray region
Asian stock market update and podcast promotion
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