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Sep 25, 2026 · 4m

Summary

The Supreme Court blocked a Trump-backed Missouri redistricting map, potentially aiding Democrats in the House. Xi Jinping extended the US-China trade truce, while Iran proposed reopening the Strait of Hormuz. A powerful nor'easter threatens the East Coast, and a jury found Facebook liable for privacy deception. Pope Leo visited France, and Dolly Parton Day was observed.

Topics discussed

Supreme Court blocks Trump-backed Missouri map US-China trade truce extended to January Iran offers to reopen Strait of Hormuz Nor'easter storm hits East Coast Stock indexes rise Jury finds Facebook liable for privacy deception Pope Leo's historic visit to France Dolly Parton Day commemorations NPR Politics Podcast: Midterm ad strategies
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