NPR News: 09-10-2026 3AM EDT
Summary
President Trump warned of dire consequences if Republicans lose the midterms, while Democratic Senator John Fetterman made headlines for appearing at the RNC to support a rival. Secretary of State Marco Rubio touted a militarized approach to drug cartels in Latin America, and Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee conceded his primary loss. The episode also covers a second excavation at Colorado’s Ziegler Reservoir for Ice Age fossils and highlights Coco Gauff and Alexander Zverev’s advances at the US Open.
Topics discussed
Sponsor: Thumbtack home services
Trump warns of consequences if Republicans lose Congress
Trump proposes cash payment to citizens
John Fetterman video appearance at RNC
Rubio visits Latin America to combat drug gangs
Rubio defends US boat strikes in Caribbean
US military strike kills three in Peru
Rhode Island Governor McKee concedes primary
Second excavation planned at Ziegler Reservoir
Archaeologists discuss future fossil discoveries
US Open: Gauff and Sinner advance to semis
Sponsor: Bombus footwear
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