NPR News: 09-28-2026 4PM EDT
Summary
President Trump rolled back fuel economy standards and announced a $15 billion Iowa steel mill, while clarifying that a suggestion to sell arms to China was actually meant for Taiwan. The report covers ongoing Russian drone strikes on Ukraine and the reopening of a sexual assault investigation at Cornell University. Additionally, it details record-breaking ad spending in the Texas Senate race and SpaceX’s first successful Starship orbital launch.
Topics discussed
Trump rolls back fuel standards and announces Iowa steel mill
Mixed messages on US-China arms sales and Taiwan
Clarification on arms sales and start of Ukraine report
Russian drone attacks on Ukraine and Zelensky response
Cornell fraternity sexual assault investigation reopened
Record spending in Texas Senate race and ad impact analysis
SpaceX Starship first orbital flight and Starlink delivery
Democratic clergy running for office and faith in politics
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