NPR News: 09-24-2026 4PM EDT
Summary
A federal judge ordered the White House to restore press access for CNN, MS Now, and Politico after ruling their exclusion violated constitutional rights. President Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping held talks emphasizing strategic stability, with Xi inviting American students to China and loaning pandas to the Atlanta Zoo. At the UN, Israeli PM Netanyahu defended his government against critics while Palestinian President Abbas condemned the situation in Gaza. Additionally, mortgage rates topped 7%, the USDA recalled over 167,000 pounds of uninspected meat, and Darden Restaurants reported…
Topics discussed
Judge orders restoration of access for banned news outlets
Trump and Xi Jinping hold talks ahead of state dinner
Netanyahu and Abbas address UN General Assembly
Mortgage rates hit highest level since January 2025
USDA recalls over 167,000 pounds of uninspected meat
Darden Restaurants reports slowing sales and rising costs
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