NPR News: 09-09-2026 11AM EDT
Summary
President Trump held a phone call with Vladimir Putin, discussing the war in Ukraine and potential US-Russia trade deals. The Republican National Committee opened a two-day convention in Dallas, described as a Trump-centric event. Meanwhile, election officials and judges are preparing for the possibility of federal law enforcement seizing ballots during active elections. The report also covers Rhode Island primary results, power outages in Hawaii following Hurricane Lowell, and the impact of declining SNAP benefits on school meal programs.
Topics discussed
Trump-Putin phone call and Ukraine war discussions
Republican National Committee convention in Dallas
Preparations for potential federal seizure of ballots
Rhode Island primary elections and Democratic race
Hurricane Lowell impact on Hawaii power grid
SNAP benefit cuts affecting school free meals
UK air traffic control failure and flight cancellations
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