NPR News: 09-19-2026 10AM EDT
Summary
President Trump bans MS NOW, CNN, and Politico from the White House, while leaders of Greenland and Denmark sign a new security agreement with the U.S. to counter his threats. The report also covers record-high fuel prices driven by the Iran war, which has cost over $43 billion, and the environmental crisis of waterfront homes collapsing into the sea due to erosion. Additionally, the episode details a major power grid collapse in Cuba that left millions without electricity following U.S. oil shipment blocks.
Topics discussed
Trump bans MS Now, CNN, and Politico from White House
New US security agreement with Greenland and Denmark
Record high fuel prices due to Iran war disruptions
US war with Iran costs over $43 billion
Waterfront homes threatened by erosion and sea level rise
Cuba experiences another nationwide power grid collapse
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