NPR News: 09-12-2026 6AM EDT
Summary
President Trump visits Ireland to discuss trade and the Iran war while attending the Irish Open. Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia shuts a major oil pipeline after a drone attack, and a federal judge pauses a controversial loyalty question on civil service applications. The episode also covers record-high diesel prices, rising odds of a Fed rate hike, the end of a massive cyclosporiasis outbreak, and Nashville airport’s plan to honor Dolly Parton.
Topics discussed
Trump arrives in Ireland for state visit
Saudi oil pipeline attacked by drones
Judge pauses loyalty test on job apps
Diesel prices hit record high
Fed expected to raise interest rates
CDC declares cyclosporiasis outbreak over
Nashville airport to be renamed for Dolly Parton
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