NPR News: 09-19-2026 3AM EDT
Summary
President Trump announced a ban on CNN, MSN, and Politico from the White House, while South Korea ruled out sending troops to the Iran conflict. The episode also covers the Federal Reserve’s first rate hike in three years amid rising energy costs, the start of border wall construction in Texas, and a deadly mosque bombing in Pakistan. Additionally, the San Francisco Opera resolved its strike, and heightened security is expected for the LSU-Ole Miss football game.
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Trump bans CNN, MSN, Politico from White House
South Korea rules out troops for Iran war
Fed raises rates; energy prices climb
Border wall construction begins in Texas
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Vehicle bomb kills 31 at mosque in Pakistan
San Francisco Opera strike ends
Heightened security for LSU vs Ole Miss game
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