NPR Programs: Morning Edition https://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=3 <em>Morning Edition</em> takes listeners around the country and the world with multi-faceted stories and commentaries every weekday. Hosts Steve Inskeep, Leila Fadel, Michel Martin and A Martínez bring you the latest breaking news and features to prepare you for the day. en Copyright 2024 NPR - For Personal Use Only Story API Shim 1.2.24 Sun, 20 Sep 2026 12:20:16 -0400 https://media.npr.org/images/podcasts/primary/npr_generic_image_300.jpg?s=200 NPR Programs: Morning Edition https://www.npr.org/programs/morning-edition/ Ms. Rachel has entered her album era, and she is so happy about it Ms. Rachel has conquered YouTube, Netflix and the toy aisle. Now she's making an album, with real instruments, big feelings and her littlest listeners in mind. Fri, 18 Sep 2026 07:00:00 -0400 https://www.npr.org/2026/09/18/nx-s1-5938847/ms-rachel-mr-aron-new-album-im-so-happy https://www.npr.org/2026/09/18/nx-s1-5938847/ms-rachel-mr-aron-new-album-im-so-happy

Ms. Rachel has conquered YouTube, Netflix and the toy aisle. Now she's making an album, with real instruments, big feelings and her littlest listeners in mind.

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]]> Leila Fadel Judge rules court must get notice as Trump threatens to tear down Kennedy Center A judge told President Trump Thursday that he can't tear down The Kennedy Center –- at least not without 30 days' notice. Fri, 18 Sep 2026 06:44:52 -0400 https://www.npr.org/2026/09/18/nx-s1-5973094/judge-rules-court-must-get-notice-as-trump-threatens-to-tear-down-kennedy-center https://www.npr.org/2026/09/18/nx-s1-5973094/judge-rules-court-must-get-notice-as-trump-threatens-to-tear-down-kennedy-center A judge told President Trump Thursday that he can't tear down The Kennedy Center –- at least not without 30 days' notice.

]]> Anastasia Tsioulcas Attorney fighting Trump's efforts to rename and close Kennedy Center discusses case NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Norm Eisen, whose legal group Democracy Defenders Action has been fighting the Trump administration in court over its efforts to rename and close the Kennedy Center. Fri, 18 Sep 2026 06:44:46 -0400 https://www.npr.org/2026/09/18/nx-s1-5973070/attorney-fighting-trumps-efforts-to-rename-and-close-kennedy-center-discusses-case https://www.npr.org/2026/09/18/nx-s1-5973070/attorney-fighting-trumps-efforts-to-rename-and-close-kennedy-center-discusses-case NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Norm Eisen, whose legal group Democracy Defenders Action has been fighting the Trump administration in court over its efforts to rename and close the Kennedy Center.

]]> Michel Martin White House withdraws nomination of Lance Schroyer to lead ICE President Trump's nominee to lead U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement was former Oklahoma state trooper Lance Schroyer. Three months after tapping him for the job, his name is being withdrawn. Fri, 18 Sep 2026 06:44:40 -0400 https://www.npr.org/2026/09/18/nx-s1-5973272/white-house-withdraws-nomination-of-lance-schroyer-to-lead-ice https://www.npr.org/2026/09/18/nx-s1-5973272/white-house-withdraws-nomination-of-lance-schroyer-to-lead-ice President Trump's nominee to lead U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement was former Oklahoma state trooper Lance Schroyer. Three months after tapping him for the job, his name is being withdrawn.

]]> Sergio Martínez-Beltrán Republican 'cavalry' arrives with a Trump-backed $150 million ad blitz in key races To counter a difficult political environment, two Trump-aligned super PACs have reserved more than $150 million in ads — primarily in deep red House and Senate races that have now become competitive. Fri, 18 Sep 2026 05:00:00 -0400 https://www.npr.org/2026/09/18/nx-s1-5971202/trump-super-pac-midterm-spending-republicans-democrats https://www.npr.org/2026/09/18/nx-s1-5971202/trump-super-pac-midterm-spending-republicans-democrats

To counter a difficult political environment, two Trump-aligned super PACs have reserved more than $150 million in ads — primarily in deep red House and Senate races that have now become competitive.

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]]> Tamara Keith Morning news brief Trump threatens to tear down the Kennedy Center amid court battle, Trump's other priorities also get pushback this week, Poland's PM warns Russia could strike countries that support Ukraine. Fri, 18 Sep 2026 04:46:02 -0400 https://www.npr.org/2026/09/18/nx-s1-5966388/morning-news-brief https://www.npr.org/2026/09/18/nx-s1-5966388/morning-news-brief Trump threatens to tear down the Kennedy Center amid court battle, Trump's other priorities also get pushback this week, Poland's PM warns Russia could strike countries that support Ukraine.

]]> A Martínez Some GOP candidates are still making election fraud claims. Voters want to move on President Trump and some Republican battleground candidates are still embracing false claims about widespread election fraud in 2020, even as many GOP voters want them to move on. Fri, 18 Sep 2026 04:45:52 -0400 https://www.npr.org/2026/09/18/nx-s1-5895113/some-gop-candidates-are-still-making-election-fraud-claims-voters-want-to-move-on https://www.npr.org/2026/09/18/nx-s1-5895113/some-gop-candidates-are-still-making-election-fraud-claims-voters-want-to-move-on President Trump and some Republican battleground candidates are still embracing false claims about widespread election fraud in 2020, even as many GOP voters want them to move on.

]]> Sam Gringlas Republican candidate in Florida runs ads criticizing Trump's immigration enforcement In a rare move, a House Republican running in a competitive race in South Florida is publicly breaking with President Trump. Maria Elvira Salazar represents a majority Hispanic district. Fri, 18 Sep 2026 04:45:44 -0400 https://www.npr.org/2026/09/18/nx-s1-5973221/republican-candidate-in-florida-runs-ads-criticizing-trumps-immigration-enforcement https://www.npr.org/2026/09/18/nx-s1-5973221/republican-candidate-in-florida-runs-ads-criticizing-trumps-immigration-enforcement In a rare move, a House Republican running in a competitive race in South Florida is publicly breaking with President Trump. Maria Elvira Salazar represents a majority Hispanic district.

]]> Catherine Welch Stocks hit records as AI optimism grows, but bond markets tell a different story The stock market is at record highs, largely thanks to tech stocks that are benefitting from investor optimism about the AI boom. But bond markets may be telling a different story. Fri, 18 Sep 2026 04:45:21 -0400 https://www.npr.org/2026/09/18/nx-s1-5969828/stocks-hit-records-as-ai-optimism-grows-but-bond-markets-tell-a-different-story https://www.npr.org/2026/09/18/nx-s1-5969828/stocks-hit-records-as-ai-optimism-grows-but-bond-markets-tell-a-different-story The stock market is at record highs, largely thanks to tech stocks that are benefitting from investor optimism about the AI boom. But bond markets may be telling a different story.

]]> Ricky Mulvey Texas Republican candidate under fire for comment about university students of color A Texas Republican's complaint that too many people of color were in a video of the crowd at a University of Texas football game set off condemnations. Fri, 18 Sep 2026 04:45:14 -0400 https://www.npr.org/2026/09/18/nx-s1-5971523/texas-republican-candidate-under-fire-for-comment-about-university-students-of-color https://www.npr.org/2026/09/18/nx-s1-5971523/texas-republican-candidate-under-fire-for-comment-about-university-students-of-color A Texas Republican's complaint that too many people of color were in a video of the crowd at a University of Texas football game set off condemnations.

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