NPR News: 09-28-2026 2PM EDT
Summary
Trump announced a $15 billion steel plant in Iowa to create 2,000 jobs amid economic concerns, while FBI Deputy Director Andrew Bailey resigned. SpaceX’s Starship reached orbit for the first time but ended its mission early after deploying Starlink satellites. Britain is investigating a suspected terror plot against a US air base as the US-Iran war continues to disrupt oil supplies. Pope Leo XIV urged Europe to pursue peace and welcome migrants, while Tucker Carlson revealed he warned Trump that the Iran war would be a mistake.
Topics discussed
Sponsor and intro: White House steel mill announcement
Details on Iowa steel plant and economic impact
US Ambassador discusses potential arms sale to China
FBI Deputy Director Andrew Bailey steps down
SpaceX Starship reaches orbit but mission cut short
UK investigates terrorism plot against US air base
Oil supply data and Pope Leo's call for peace
Pope Leo addresses war and migration in France
Tucker Carlson breaks with Trump over Iran war
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