NPR News: 09-25-2026 5AM EDT
Summary
President Xi Jinping’s state visit to the U.S. featured a White House dinner and a tour of the unfinished East Wing, despite ongoing trade tensions and protests. Meanwhile, Republicans are distancing themselves from President Trump ahead of midterms, with some candidates calling for an end to the war in Iran. The episode also covers Israeli PM Netanyahu’s UN speech, a gas leak explosion in Athens, a major East Coast nor’easter, New York’s lawsuit against prediction market Polymarket, and Starbucks’ plan to close 250 underperforming stores.
Topics discussed
Trump and Xi state visit: no breakthroughs reported
White House dinner, protests, and press access denial
GOP distancing from Trump ahead of midterms
Voter sentiment: 45% voting against Trump
Netanyahu's UN speech on Gaza and 'genocide' claims
Athens explosion near Acropolis under investigation
Nor'easter storm warnings for US East Coast
New York sues Polymarket over gambling allegations
Starbucks to close 250 underperforming stores
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