NPR News: 09-18-2026 12PM EDT
Summary
President Trump announces a new Medicaid drug pricing model to lower prescription costs, though experts warn it may raise prices for some medicines. South Florida Republican Maria Elise Salazar breaks with the President over immigration enforcement in a campaign ad. Newly unsealed court records reveal OpenAI and Microsoft executives’ concerns about data collection practices in a copyright lawsuit. Additionally, composer Duncan Sheik dies at 56, and Warren Buffett steps down as Berkshire Hathaway chair, with his son Howard set to take over.
Topics discussed
Trump announces new Medicaid drug pricing model
Rep. Salazar breaks with Trump on immigration
OpenAI and Microsoft data collection concerns
Duncan Sheik dies at 56
Warren Buffett steps down as Berkshire chair
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