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NPR News: 09-29-2026 9AM EDT

Sep 29, 2026 · 4m

Summary

The White House announces a new AI-integrated website for federal resources, while Trump bans $1 billion in Canadian goods amid trade tensions. The Protect College Sports Act heads to the House to grant the NCAA limited antitrust powers. In Massachusetts, Lindsay Clancy faces a hearing on her retrial after a mistrial in her children’s murder case. Additionally, Jack Smith testifies before the Senate, a judge blocks Trump’s funding threats, and an 11-year-old British girl becomes the youngest woman grandmaster in chess.

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Capital One Saver Card promotion Trump to announce AI website and administration updates Trump bans $1 billion in Canadian products Protect College Sports Act heads to House Lindsay Clancy retrial hearing in Massachusetts Jack Smith testimony and FEMA funding dispute 11-year-old becomes youngest Woman Grandmaster in chess Promo for Fresh Air podcast
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