NPR News: 09-18-2026 9PM EDT
Summary
President Trump signed sweeping sanctions against Russia and Iran, while all 50 states applied for a Medicaid drug price pilot. A federal judge struck down education funding cuts, and border wall construction began in Big Bend, Texas. Additionally, California officials addressed a reignited battery fire, and a humpback whale was spotted in the Sacramento River.
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Trump signs sweeping sanctions bill against Russia
All 50 states apply for Medicaid drug price pilot
Judge strikes down cuts to teacher training grants
Border wall construction begins in Big Bend, Texas
Texas pauses permits for automated license plate readers
California battery storage plant reignites after fire
Humpback whale spotted in Sacramento River
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