NPR News: 09-20-2026 5PM EDT
Summary
President Trump proposes a military arch in D.C., drawing legal challenges from veterans. Early voting begins as Republicans spend heavily on defensive Senate races. Pennsylvania faces a growing measles outbreak, with the governor demanding CDC acknowledgment of deaths. Meanwhile, New York regulators scrutinize utility AI use, and Italy’s PM plans to restrict foreign students and ban burkas in schools.
Topics discussed
Trump's proposed military arch in Washington D.C.
Election ad spending and Republican strategy
Measles outbreak and vaccination efforts in Pennsylvania
Mayor de Blasio to meet with President Trump
New York regulators scrutinize AI use in utilities
Italy proposes caps on foreign students and burka ban
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