NPR News: 09-25-2026 6AM EDT
Summary
NPR News Now covers President Trump’s ban on CNN and MSNBC access to a White House banquet despite a court order, and a Democratic senator’s inquiry into a controversial government-funded ad. The episode also details the Senate health committee’s questioning of FDA nominee Heidi Overton on vaccines and food safety. Additionally, reports include the death of a 2024 rally shooting victim, rising mortgage rates driven by the US-Iran conflict, and a world record attempt for the largest cookout in South Africa.
Topics discussed
Trump-Xi state dinner and AI security discussions
AI guardrails and Trump's stance on technology
Media access ban at White House state banquet
Senator questions government-funded Trump ad
Senate hearing on FDA nominee Heidi Overton
Vaccine safety and confirmation vote outlook
Death of victim from 2024 Trump assassination attempt
Mortgage rates rise due to Iran war volatility
World record attempt for biggest cookout in South Africa
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