NPR News: 09-10-2026 8AM EDT
Summary
President Trump promised a $5,000 dividend to all adults if Republicans win both chambers of Congress, a claim facing legal and political hurdles. The episode also covers the one-year memorial for Charlie Kirk in Utah, Maine’s governor detailing the economic impact of tariffs on Canada, and Rhode Island’s gubernatorial primary results. Additionally, it reports on the resignation of the special education office leader amid the dismantling of the Department of Education and the Poetry Foundation’s latest awards.
Topics discussed
Trump promises $5,000 dividend if GOP wins midterms
Political hurdles and polls for Republican midterm hopes
Charlie Kirk memorial event at Utah Valley University
Maine governor details impact of tariffs on state economy
Rhode Island primary results and education official resignation
Resignation of special education office leader amid DOE changes
Poetry Foundation awards to Robert Pinsky and Nicky Grimes
Promo for Sources and Methods podcast on 9/11
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