NPR News: 09-24-2026 4PM EDT
Summary
NPR News Now covers a federal judge’s order forcing the White House to restore press access for CNN, MSNOW, and Politico after a due process violation. The report also details diplomatic talks between President Trump and Xi Jinping, focusing on strategic stability and panda loans, alongside Prime Minister Netanyahu’s defiant UN address amidst international criticism. Additionally, the episode highlights rising mortgage rates exceeding 7%, a USDA meat recall, and Darden Restaurants’ financial struggles attributed to the World Cup and cyclospora concerns.
Topics discussed
Judge orders re-admission of banned news outlets to White House
Trump and Xi Jinping hold talks ahead of state dinner
Netanyahu and Abbas address U.N. General Assembly
Mortgage rates hit highest level since January 2025
USDA recalls 167,000 pounds of uninspected meat
Darden Restaurants reports slowing sales and rising costs
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