NPR News: 09-13-2026 12PM EDT
Summary
President Trump is in Ireland for the Irish Open, sparking debate over his golf-centric trip. Meanwhile, Russia hints at new peace talks with Ukraine despite ongoing attacks, and Wall Street anticipates a Federal Reserve rate hike. In France, authorities investigate a Normandy train derailment. Finally, Ben Shelton faces Alexander Zverev in the US Open men's final, while Elena Rybakina claims the women's title.
Topics discussed
Trump's final day in Ireland and golf controversy
Trump's brand, business, and politics at Doonbeg
Russia and Ukraine peace talks and recent fighting
Russian attacks on Ukrainian energy and shipping
Ukrainian strikes on Russian civilian infrastructure
Wall Street investors await Federal Reserve decision
Expectations for a rate hike amid inflation
Fed leadership under Chair Kevin Warsh
Train derailment investigation in Normandy, France
US Open Men's Final: Shelton vs. Zverev
Historic significance of Shelton's potential win
Women's US Open: Rybakina defeats Sabalenka
Rising gas and oil prices in the US
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