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NPR News: 09-22-2026 10PM EDT

Sep 23, 2026 · 4m

Summary

NPR News Now covers a new security agreement between the US, Denmark, and Greenland, which expands American military presence without altering sovereignty. The episode also features Rep. Jamie Raskin outlining gun control priorities for a potential Democratic-led House, including universal background checks. Additionally, a Texas company catering to Chinese nationals for birth tourism agreed to shut down in a settlement with Attorney General Ken Paxton. A federal judge permanently struck down a directive barring some immigrants from Head Start, and the report highlights the growth of unarme…

Topics discussed

US, Denmark, and Greenland sign security agreement Rep. Raskin outlines gun control priorities for Democrats Texas company settles lawsuit over birth tourism services Judge strikes down directive barring immigrants from Head Start Expansion of unarmed 911 responder programs across US cities First sea turtle nests recorded on US West Coast
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