NPR News: 10-02-2026 3PM EDT
Summary
President Trump faces midterm campaign challenges amid high disapproval ratings, while surging diesel costs strain school district budgets. The New York AG launches an investigation into a Cornell fraternity rape allegation, and the Justice Department appeals a ruling reinstating a court-appointed U.S. Attorney in Washington. Additionally, CBS Sports parts ways with Tony Romo, and the Pentagon faces backlash over military cuts and a new religious affairs office. Finally, new research suggests animals may have evolved 200 million years before their fossil record.
Topics discussed
Trump's midterm campaign and Republican dissent
Polls show disapproval; focus on diesel prices
Impact of diesel costs on school bus budgets
NY AG investigates Cornell fraternity allegations
DOJ appeals ruling on reinstated US Attorney
Legal battle over firing of Roger Rogoff
CBS Sports parts ways with Tony Romo
Backlash over DoD cuts and religious affairs office
Research suggests animals evolved 200M years earlier
New analysis dates animal origin to 750M years ago
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