NPR News: 10-01-2026 3PM EDT
Summary
Tennessee officials are investigating how a death row inmate survived two doses of pentobarbital, prompting Governor Bill Lee to halt executions. Meanwhile, President Trump and Vice President Vance are campaigning in red states like Oklahoma and Florida ahead of midterms, a strategy experts say may backfire in swing districts. The episode also covers a $350 billion energy investment deal with South Korea, a lawsuit by 21 states challenging federal power plant emission rules, and California’s new law restricting AI use in hospitals.
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Krista Pike survives Tennessee execution attempt
Tennessee halts executions pending review
Trump and Vance kick off midterm campaign swings
Analysis of campaigning in safe red states
Vance addresses crowd in Florida
South Korea announces $200B US energy investment
Political timing and details of energy deal
21 states sue to stop power plant emission repeal
California bans AI replacing clinical judgment
Nurse union supports AI healthcare protections
Newsom vetoes AI retaliation protection bill
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