NPR News: 09-23-2026 5PM EDT
Summary
A federal judge ruled that President Trump violated due process by banning press passes for CNN, MSNOW, and Politico. The report covers Iranian President Pezeshkian’s call for diplomacy and the elaborate state visit preparations for Chinese President Xi Jinping. Additionally, the segment details a new NPR poll showing voter opposition to Trump ahead of midterms, stock market declines, a proposed $2.45 billion plan for Gaza reconstruction, and a letter from evangelical leaders urging the resumption of refugee resettlement.
Topics discussed
Judge orders White House to restore press passes
Iran's President Pezeshkian addresses UN General Assembly
White House preparations for Xi Jinping's state visit
NPR/PBS NewsHour poll on Trump's midterm impact
Stock indexes sink on rising business costs
Trump board proposes $2.45B Gaza reconstruction plan
Evangelical leaders urge restart of refugee resettlement
MLB: AL West teams tied with losing records
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