NPR News: 09-25-2026 5PM EDT
Summary
NPR News Now covers a dispute over a government-funded Trump ad, the resumption of the White House video pool, and President Xi Jinping’s visit to the U.S. The broadcast also reports on Hurricane Nolo threatening Hawaii, New Jersey’s lieutenant governor resigning over misconduct allegations, Brightline Railroad filing for bankruptcy, and the failed NASA Swift rescue mission.
Topics discussed
Democratic senator questions government-funded Trump ad
White House video pool resumes after media ban
Xi Jinping wraps up US visit and future meetings
Hurricane Nolo brings rain and flooding to Hawaii
New Jersey lieutenant governor resigns over allegations
Brightline Railroad files for bankruptcy protection
NASA spacecraft fails to rescue Swift telescope
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