NPR News: 09-17-2026 7PM EDT
Summary
The Trump administration denies visas to Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas while allowing Iranian leaders to attend the UN General Assembly. A federal judge orders the Kennedy Center to provide notice before major changes, and the House adjourns early, blocking votes on impeachment and a veterans' benefits bill. Additionally, mortgage rates climb to nearly 7%, a man is sentenced for attacking Rep. Ilhan Omar, and new rules weaken the Endangered Species Act.
Topics discussed
Trump admin blocks PA president, allows Iranian leaders to UN
Judge orders Kennedy Center to give notice before changes
House adjourns early, blocking Hegseth impeachment vote
Veterans bill to close retirement pay loophole delayed
Mortgage rates climb to highest level in 19 months
Man who sprayed vinegar at Ilhan Omar sentenced
Memo reinterprets 'take' in Endangered Species Act
Norwegian police recover thousands of US silver coins
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