NPR News: 09-18-2026 2PM EDT
Summary
The FAA cleared Trump’s proposed Washington D.C. arch, deeming it safe for airspace despite proximity to Reagan National Airport. Health Secretary RFK Jr. appointed specialists to the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, sparking concerns over independence. A federal judge ruled the administration’s $600 million cut to teacher training grants arbitrary, while France bolstered infrastructure defenses against Russian threats. Other stories include a mistrial in the Lindsey Clancy case, a deadly school shooting in the Philippines, and Japan raising its interest rate to a 31-year high.
Topics discussed
FAA clears Trump's proposed arch in DC
RFK Jr. reshapes US Preventive Services Task Force
France boosts defense against Russian threats
Judge strikes down Trump admin teacher grant cuts
Holdout juror speaks in Lindsay Clancy case
Deadly school shooting in the Philippines
Japan raises interest rate to 31-year high
US Federal Reserve raises rates due to inflation
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