NPR News: 09-21-2026 11AM EDT
Summary
NPR News Now reports that TV news organizations are halting White House coverage in protest of Trump’s ban on CNN, MS Now, and Politico. The broadcast also covers skyrocketing diesel costs impacting farmers, Turkey’s offer of military assistance to Saudi Arabia, and US-China talks on AI security. Additional segments include an ICE shooting in Texas and the start of the annual Fat Bear Week competition in Alaska.
Topics discussed
TV pool networks stop covering White House events
Skyrocketing fuel costs impact farmers
Turkey offers military aid to Saudi Arabia
US and China discuss AI security dialog
ICE agents shoot Hispanic motorist in Texas
Alaska bears compete in Fat Bear Week
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