NPR News: 09-14-2026 2AM EDT
Summary
Judge Carl Nichols blocked the Trump administration’s plan to use the Postal Service to track election ballots, ruling it exceeds agency power. The episode also covers approaching voter registration deadlines for the midterms and Trump’s request for Ukraine to halt attacks on Russian diesel facilities amid rising global prices. Additionally, a documentary on Israeli military actions in Gaza won top honors at the Venice Film Festival, drawing sharp criticism from Israeli officials. Finally, the report notes Celine Dion’s return to the stage after battling stiff person syndrome and Alexander …
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Judge blocks postal service election tracking plan
National Voter Registration Day deadlines
Trump urges Ukraine to stop diesel facility attacks
Gaza documentary wins top prize at Venice
Trump plans to remove Irish whiskey tariff
Celine Dion returns to stage in Paris
Zverev wins US Open men's singles title
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