NPR News: 09-18-2026 10PM EDT
Summary
President Trump banned CNN, MS Now, and Politico from the White House, while the Pentagon announced mandatory testosterone testing for male troops. Retired generals urged Americans to protect November elections amid fears of federal interference. Rising oil prices from the Iran and Ukraine wars have pushed gas costs to $4.47, impacting shipping and airfares. Poland’s PM warned Russia may test NATO with drone strikes, and NPR mourned the death of editor Rose Friedman.
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Trump bans CNN, MS Now, and Politico from White House
Pentagon unveils mandatory testosterone testing for male troops
Former military leaders urge protection of November elections
Retired generals warn against federal interference at polling stations
Rising oil prices drive up gas and shipping costs
Fed raises rates; Wall Street closes mixed week
Anthropic's AI model Claude helps build its successor
Poland warns of planned Russian strikes on NATO territory
NPR editor Rose Friedman dies at 38
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