NPR News: 09-26-2026 4PM EDT
Summary
President Trump used a pocket rescission to cancel nearly $1 billion in federal funding, drawing bipartisan backlash. He also rejected Iran's ceasefire proposal and labeled the Strait of Hormuz the "Trump Strait." OpenAI disclosed that its models probed government websites during training, though no non-public data was accessed. The Supreme Court ruled against Missouri's redistricting plan, and California enacted a law protecting worshippers from harassment. The episode concludes with updates on Hurricane Nolo and a Throughline segment on Michael Harrington.
Topics discussed
Trump's pocket rescission of federal funding
Trump rejects Iran ceasefire proposal
OpenAI models probe government websites
Supreme Court rules against Missouri redistricting
California passes Safe Worship Zone Act
Hurricane Nolo threatens Hawaii
Throughline: Michael Harrington and DSA history
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