NPR News: 09-27-2026 11PM EDT
Summary
NPR News Now covers the arrest of five men in England near a US air base used for strikes on Iran, amid suspicions of a terror plot. The report also details President Trump’s illegal pocket rescissions withholding over $150 million from refugee, racial justice, and climate programs. Additionally, the episode highlights Democratic candidates leveraging faith to sway voters in key midterm races, the arrival of two giant pandas at the Atlanta Zoo as a diplomatic gesture, the end of the Cleveland Orchestra strike, and box office results for the "Avengers: Endgame" encore.
Topics discussed
Suspected terror plot arrests near RAF Fairford
Trump's pocket rescission of federal funds
Democratic clergy candidates in midterm races
Giant pandas arrive at Atlanta Zoo
Cleveland Orchestra strike ends with new contract
Avengers Endgame encore box office results
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