NPR News: 09-26-2026 1PM EDT
Summary
This NPR News Now episode covers President Trump's rejection of a short-term Iranian plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and a whistleblower report alleging the Kennedy Center canceled urgent roof repairs to fund cosmetic changes. The broadcast also details Hurricane Nolo and Polo threatening Hawaii and Mexico, the Cleveland Orchestra's strike over salary disputes, and the White House's plan to rescind over $800 million in approved education and health funding. Additionally, the report notes fresh Russian missile and drone attacks on Ukraine that killed at least eight people.
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Trump rejects Iran's Strait of Hormuz proposal
Whistleblowers report Kennedy Center repair delays
Hurricanes Nolo and Polo threaten Hawaii and Mexico
Cleveland Orchestra goes on strike
White House cancions $800M in education and health funds
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