NPR News: 09-19-2026 12AM EDT
Summary
NPR News Now covers President Trump’s upcoming meeting with Venezuela’s acting president, raising questions about US legitimacy of the interim government. The report also details Texas blocking new license plate reader installations due to privacy backlash and notes the Iran war’s military costs have exceeded $43 billion. Additionally, the episode highlights Nepal’s mourning for over 1,300 flood victims, Brazil’s controversial pre-election welfare boost, and heightened security for a college football game between Old Miss and LSU.
Topics discussed
Trump bans CNN, Politico, and MS Now from White House
Trump to meet Venezuela's acting president at UN
Texas limits expansion of Flock license plate cameras
Iran war costs exceed $43 billion; market update
Nepal mourning floods; Brazil welfare boost controversy
Security increased for Old Miss vs. LSU game
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