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NPR News: 09-25-2026 6PM EDT

Sep 25, 2026 · 4m

Summary

The Supreme Court revived the SAVE system for voter citizenship checks, while record diesel prices squeeze Pacific Northwest loggers. The FAFSA form opened early with new features, and a report details security failures in Charlie Kirk’s assassination. A nor’easter disrupts MLB’s final weekend, and Pope Leo XIV warned against AI and nuclear threats. The episode concludes with a preview of the NPR Politics Podcast on Republican midterm strategies.

Topics discussed

Supreme Court revives SAVE voter database tool Record diesel prices squeeze Pacific Northwest loggers FAFSA opens early for college financial aid US stocks rise on cooling oil prices Report on Charlie Kirk assassination security failures Nor'easter disrupts MLB games in Northeast Pope Leo XIV warns on AI and nuclear arms in France NPR Politics Podcast: Republican midterm ad strategy
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