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Sep 23, 2026 · 4m

Summary

A federal judge ordered the White House to restore press passes for banned journalists, ruling that the ban violated due process. Meanwhile, Ukrainian President Zelensky warned that the war could spread to Europe and highlighted rising global economic impacts. Concerns grew over potential National Guard deployments at polling places ahead of the midterms, despite legal prohibitions. The segment also covered a judge dismissing Trump’s lawsuit against the Des Moines Register, the inclusion of bear families in Fat Bear Week, and a restraining order granted to Dolly Parton’s estate against her …

Topics discussed

Judge orders White House to restore press passes Zelensky warns war will spread to Europe Concerns over National Guard at polling places NPR News from Washington segment break Trump lawsuit against Des Moines Register dismissed Fat Bear Week includes bear families for first time Dolly Parton estate wins restraining order Promo for TED Radio Hour on universe creation
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