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NPR News: 09-25-2026 1PM EDT

Sep 25, 2026 · 4m

Summary

The Supreme Court revived the SAVE voter database, allowing states to check citizenship despite privacy concerns. President Trump and Xi Jinping held productive talks on trade and AI, with future meetings planned. Hurricane Nola threatens Hawaii with up to three feet of rain, prompting closures and evacuations. The Senate passed a bill to modernize mental health guidelines for aviation workers, while Florida’s Brightline Railroad filed for bankruptcy. Finally, weekly U.S. unemployment claims fell to their lowest level since mid-July.

Topics discussed

Supreme Court revives SAVE voter citizenship tool Trump and Xi Jinping discuss trade and AI Hurricane Nola threatens Hawaii with heavy rain Senate passes bill on mental health for pilots Brightline Railroad files for bankruptcy protection Weekly unemployment claims hit lowest level
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