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Oct 6, 2026 · 4m

Summary

President Trump signed an executive order to lower diesel costs for farmers, while the Supreme Court began a new term with major cases on climate and immigration. Tensions escalated as the White House barred Politico from Air Force One amid ongoing access litigation. Internationally, Quebec separatists won a provincial election, and violent student protests continued in France. Additionally, Pen America reported a record number of book bans in U.S. schools, and the NBA introduced a smart basketball for research purposes.

Topics discussed

Sponsor: Mattress Firm and Tempur-Pedic Trump signs executive order to lower diesel costs Supreme Court new term and climate case Politico barred from Air Force One press pool Quebec election and US stock market update Record number of book bans in US schools Violent student protests in France NBA tests smart basketball with Bluetooth Sponsor: Viore Halo collection
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