This NPR News live report covers a range of national and international stories, from President Trump’s controversial remarks on the war in Iran and gasoline prices to severe weather threats in Hawaii, environmental concerns over border construction in Texas, major federal rail investments
Sign up to read the full summary
Free AI-powered recaps of every episode, delivered to your inbox.
Free forever for up to 3 podcasts. No credit card required.
Mentions
Books, people, and resources mentioned in this episode.
People
Companies
Topics
Listen to This Episode
More from NPR News Now
NPR News: 08-30-2026 7PM EDT
NPR News: 08-23-2026 5PM EDT
NPR News: 07-21-2026 1AM EDT
NPR News: 08-28-2026 2AM EDT
NPR News: 08-15-2026 7AM EDT
NPR News: 09-09-2026 10PM EDT
Related episodes
From other shows on similar topics.
Trump’s Major Retreat on Greenland, and Why Texas Hit Pause on New Data Centers
The Headlines
September 28th, 2026: Trump Rejects Iran’s Deal & Explosives Arrests Near U.S. Air Base
The President's Daily Brief
Trump Rehashes Election Fraud Claims, Politics Of Trump's Speech, Texas Flooding
Up First from NPR
Trump wanted a quick Reflecting Pool fix. Here’s how it’s fallen apart.
Apple News Today
Evening Wire: Flash Flood Sweeps Texas & Earthquakes Shake An Active Yellowstone Volcano | 7.16.26
Morning Wire
Trump Loses it as Russia Enters War
The MeidasTouch Podcast
Get summaries like this every morning.
Free AI-powered recaps of NPR News Now and your other favorite podcasts, delivered to your inbox.
Free forever for up to 3 podcasts. No credit card required.