NPR News: 09-05-2026 1PM EDT
Summary
This episode covers the rescue efforts following deadly floods in Nepal and U.S. Ambassador Mike Huckabee’s condemnation of settler violence in the West Bank. It also reports on a federal judge blocking the USPS plan to restrict mail-in voting for the midterms and a court order requiring notice before construction of the Trump administration’s proposed arch in D.C. Additionally, the segment highlights the Islamic Society of North America’s annual convention in Detroit and the return of a Nazi-looted Italian portrait to its rightful heir.
Topics discussed
Sponsor: Mattress Firm and Nepal flood rescue updates
Nepal: Army and South Korea rescue survivors
US Ambassador Huckabee condemns settler violence
Huckabee on US limits and Israeli interests
Tour of Turmesaya and lack of settler accountability
Judge blocks USPS plan to restrict mail-in voting
Details on USPS plan and legal challenges
Mail-in voting begins for midterm elections
Court orders notice for Trump Arch construction
Islamic Society of North America convention in Detroit
Detroit mayor's welcome and convention venue details
Nazi-looted Italian portrait returned to heir
Sign-off and sponsor: Angie
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