NPR News: 09-25-2026 4AM EDT
Summary
This episode covers President Trump’s preparation for Xi Jinping’s state visit, highlighting clashes between pro- and anti-China demonstrators in Washington. It also features Israeli PM Netanyahu’s UN speech, where he denounced accusations of genocide in Gaza and criticized New York Mayor Mamdani. Additionally, the report addresses Democratic senators’ concerns over a government-funded Trump ad, the Supreme Court’s emergency filing on third-country deportations, a California ruling on seized ballots, and Starbucks’ plan to close 250 stores as part of a cost-cutting turnaround.
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Xi Jinping's state visit and DC protests
Netanyahu addresses UN General Assembly
Democratic senators question Trump TV ad
Supreme Court filing on third-country deportations
Riverside County sheriff ordered to return ballots
Starbucks closes 250 stores in North America
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