NPR News: 09-25-2026 5PM EDT
Summary
NPR News Now covers a Democratic senator's demand for answers over a controversial White House ad, the resumption of the White House video pool, and President Trump's upcoming meetings with Chinese President Xi Jinping. The broadcast also reports on Hurricane Nolo threatening Hawaii with heavy rains, New Jersey's lieutenant governor resigning over misconduct allegations, and Brightline Railroad filing for bankruptcy. Additionally, the segment notes the reentry of a failed NASA rescue spacecraft and previews the NPR Politics Podcast's analysis of Republican midterm ad strategies.
Topics discussed
Democratic senator questions government-funded Trump ad
White House video pool resumes after media ban ruling
Xi Jinping concludes US visit and plans future meetings
Hurricane Nolo brings heavy rain and flooding risks to Hawaii
New Jersey lieutenant governor resigns over conduct allegations
Brightline Railroad files for bankruptcy protection
NASA spacecraft fails to rescue Swift telescope and reenters atmosphere
NPR Politics Podcast preview on Republican midterm strategy
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