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NPR News: 10-01-2026 10PM EDT

Oct 2, 2026 · 4m

Summary

President Trump and Vice President Vance are campaigning to boost Republican enthusiasm ahead of midterms, while 21 states sue the administration over the repeal of power plant pollution rules. The Supreme Court has agreed to review a policy denying bond hearings for detained immigrants, and a judge rejected a defense motion in the case of Lindsay Clancy, who is accused of killing her three children. Internationally, Canada is fast-tracking an oil pipeline to reduce U.S. dependence, and violent student protests in France have led to school closures and thousands of arrests. Additionally, Zi…

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Sponsor message from Schwab Trump and Vance campaign for midterms Lawsuit over power plant pollution rules Supreme Court reviews immigrant bond hearings Lindsey Clancy case: mistrial and new trial US stock indexes rise slightly Canada fast-tracks Pacific oil pipeline Violent student protests in France Zidane faces Italy as France coach Sponsor announcements
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