NPR News: 09-22-2026 4PM EDT
Summary
President Trump addressed the UN, threatening Iran with annihilation while praising US actions in Venezuela. Meanwhile, Rep. Jamie Raskin outlined gun control priorities, and Nolan Wells’ family criticized the investigation into his death. A South Carolina coroner ruled Hayden Panettiere’s death an accidental overdose, and a federal court approved a controversial SpaceX land swap. Finally, country singer Ella Langley set a new Billboard record with 23 weeks at number one.
Topics discussed
Trump's ultimatum to Iran at the UN
Iran's threats to Red Sea trade routes
US-Iran talks and UN Secretary-General's call for resolution
Trump praises Venezuela operation and resource acquisition
Rep. Raskin outlines gun control priorities for midterms
Raskin discusses assault weapons ban and Supreme Court
Nolan Wells parents challenge drowning investigation
Hayden Panettiere death ruled accidental overdose
Federal court clears SpaceX land swap in South Texas
Ella Langley sets Billboard Hot 100 record
Comparison to Mariah Carey's chart longevity
Promo for Up First podcast and diesel prices
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