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NPR News: 09-30-2026 6PM EDT

September 30, 2026·4 min·5-min readnarrativenews
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This episode of NPR's Up First covers a series of breaking news developments, including an FTC investigation into AI companies for consumer risks, a Justice Department complaint against federal judges in Minnesota over public comments on immigration policy, progress in the confirmation

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