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NPR News: 09-25-2026 1AM EDT

Sep 25, 2026 · 4m

Summary

The episode covers US-China talks on AI and trade, a federal judge’s ruling on press access, and Netanyahu’s UN speech where he dismissed genocide claims and criticized New York’s mayor. It also reports on the denial of a visa for Palestinian Authority President Abbas and a California court order forcing a sheriff to return seized ballots. Additionally, the segment addresses a senator’s inquiry into a government-funded TV ad and Darden Restaurants’ earnings, noting how the World Cup impacted sales for its various chains.

Topics discussed

Sponsor: Charles Schwab Trump-Xi meeting: Taiwan, AI, and trade Legal dispute over media access ban Netanyahu's UN speech and Gaza accusations Palestinian Authority president Abbas denied visa CA Supreme Court rules on seized ballots Senator questions government-funded TV ad Darden Restaurants reports slowing sales Sponsor: Amazon Business
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