NPR News: 09-25-2026 9PM EDT
Summary
President Trump canceled nearly $1 billion in congressional spending and concluded a state visit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, though key tech frictions remained unaddressed. The Supreme Court revived a controversial DHS data system used to check voter citizenship, while an appeals court heard arguments regarding the deportation of Venezuelans to El Salvador. In other news, New Jersey’s lieutenant governor resigned, Nashville celebrated Dolly Parton’s new holiday, and Pope Leo XIV warned against the risks of AI and nuclear arms.
Topics discussed
Trump cancels $1B in spending via OMB
Trump and Xi Jinping state visit wrap-up
Supreme Court revives SAVE voter check system
Appeals court hears case on Venezuela deportees
NJ Lieutenant Governor resigns after ultimatum
Nashville celebrates Dolly Parton's 9 to 5 Day
Pope Leo XIV warns on AI and nuclear arms in France
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