NPR News: 09-24-2026 3PM EDT
Summary
The episode covers the ongoing standoff over the White House press pool, noting that major networks are refusing to cover Trump’s talks with Xi Jinping to protest the administration’s actions. It also reports on the Senate’s rejection of a resolution to end the war with Iran, despite rising fuel prices and growing Republican opposition. Additionally, the segment highlights the UN General Assembly, where Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the body while Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas spoke via video after being denied a US visa.
Topics discussed
Sponsor and intro: Journalists back in White House
Legal battle over press credentials and restraining order
Press pool standoff and Xi Jinping visit
Senate rejects resolution to end war with Iran
UN General Assembly: Netanyahu and Abbas addresses
Abbas video address and visa denial controversy
Risks of AI assistants accessing personal data
Study on human influence on wildlife disease outbreaks
Sponsor: Henry Ford Health beating heart transplant
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