NPR News: 09-20-2026 1PM EDT
Summary
This episode covers the escalating humanitarian crisis in Yemen as Houthi rebels attack Riyadh, alongside a major US political controversy over President Trump banning CNN and Politico from the White House. The report also details the start of early voting for the November general election, highlighting a $2 billion ad spending race where Republicans hold a spending advantage in key Senate contests. Additionally, the segment addresses Cuba’s ongoing power blackouts linked to a US oil blockade and reports on a massive overnight drone attack by Ukraine on Russian infrastructure.
Topics discussed
Yemen: Houthi missile attack and mass displacement
Trump bans CNN, MS Now, and Politico from White House
Early voting begins and $2B in ad spending for November
Cuba restores power after nationwide blackout
Ukraine launches 1,000+ drones at Russian targets
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