NPR News: 09-27-2026 6AM EDT
Summary
President Trump used a pocket rescission to cancel nearly $1 billion in federal funding, drawing bipartisan congressional backlash. Meanwhile, whistleblowers allege Kennedy Center leadership canceled urgent roof repairs and diverted funds for cosmetic changes. A powerful nor'easter batters the Northeast with flooding and power outages, while Hurricane Nolo impacts Hawaii and Hurricane Polo threatens Mexico. The episode also covers President Trump's attendance at a college football game in Tennessee, which generated mixed reactions from fans.
Topics discussed
Trump's pocket rescission cancels $1B in federal funding
Kennedy Center whistleblowers allege canceled roof repairs
Northeast storm system causes flooding and power outages
Hurricane Nolo and Polo impact Hawaii and Mexico
Trump attends Texas vs. Tennessee football game in Knoxville
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