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Oct 18, 2026 · 4m

Summary

This NPR News Now segment covers President Trump's pause of Russia sanctions and the subsequent exclusion of CNN from the White House video pool, which the Justice Department is now investigating for antitrust violations. The report also details a deadly fire at a Canadian military base in Alberta, which triggered a Code Orange disaster response. Additionally, the episode highlights Hurricane Trudy's impact on Mexico, a Gallup survey revealing low teacher morale, and a study warning that painting the Eisenhower Executive Office Building would damage its historic granite.

Topics discussed

Sponsor: Here There Are Blueberries play Graham comments on Trump's Russia sanctions pause CNN excluded from White House video pool Multiple deaths at Canadian military base fire Hurricane Trudy hits Mexico's Pacific coast Survey: Only 1 in 3 teachers feel they matter Study opposes painting Eisenhower Executive Office Sponsor: NetSuite AI guide
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