NPR News: 09-18-2026 4PM EDT
Summary
Voters in Virginia and South Dakota express frustration over high energy and grocery prices as early voting begins for the midterms. The crypto industry faces a setback after a key regulation bill fails in the Senate due to ethics concerns. Poland’s Prime Minister warns of potential Russian drone strikes to test NATO resolve, while President Trump bans major news outlets from the White House. Additionally, a Texas ICE officer pleads not guilty to lying to the FBI, and South Korea rules out sending troops to the Iran conflict.
Topics discussed
Early voting begins in Virginia amid high energy costs
Farmers in North Carolina worry about rising diesel prices
Crypto bill fails in Senate due to ethics concerns
Poland warns of potential Russian strikes on NATO
Trump bans major news outlets from White House
Texas ICE officer pleads not guilty in assault case
South Korea rules out troop deployment to Iran war
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