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NPR News: 09-26-2026 8PM EDT

Sep 27, 2026 · 4m

Summary

President Trump rejected Iran’s proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, claiming the nation is negotiating from weakness. In Hawaii, Hurricane Nolo’s impact is less severe than initially feared, though strong winds persist across the islands. Meanwhile, ICE plans to deploy mobile detention units as it expands its capacity following the arrest of 100,000 people. Pope Leo concluded his France visit with a massive mass in Paris, while average US mortgage rates have surpassed 7% for the first time in over a year.

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Sponsor: Capital One Spark Cash Plus Trump rejects Iran's short-term Strait of Hormuz plan Hurricane Nolo impacts on Hawaii less severe than feared ICE plans mobile detention units and facility expansion Pope Leo leads massive open-air mass in Paris US average mortgage rate tops 7% for first time in a year Sponsor: Schwab
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