NPR News: 09-10-2026 7AM EDT
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What is the opening overview of today’s NPR news headlines?
Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Corva Coleman. Missouri redistricting opponents are asking the Supreme Court to intervene in a congressional redistricting dispute. They want a decision on which congressional map should be used in November's elections. St. Louis Public Radio's Jason Rosenbaum reports.
The Missouri Supreme Court ruled last week a Trump-backed congressional map couldn't be used this year because of a referendum over it on the upcoming ballot. The U.S. Supreme Court denied to hear a case from state Republicans, but a federal judge ordered Missouri Secretary of State to use the more GOP-leaning map. The group behind the referendum has now appealed to the Redistricting opponents contend the federal judge's order has left local election officials unsure of how to proceed.
Why are Missouri redistricting opponents asking the Supreme Court to intervene?
Missouri Republicans redrew the map at the behest of President Trump to help the GOP keep control of the House. For NPR News, I'm Jason Rosenbaum in St. Louis.
President Trump headlined the opening night of the GOP midterm convention last night in Dallas. He's promised to give all American adults $5,000 each if Republicans keep control of Congress after the midterms. Meanwhile, Pennsylvania Democratic Senator John Fetterman appeared by video at the convention. NPR's Tamara Keith has more on his surprise appearance.
The video was an introduction for Pennsylvania's Republican Senator Dave McCormick, with whom Fetterman has grown quite close. It was filmed in Pennsylvania with Fetterman wearing his trademark black hoodie.
Right back over my shoulder, that's the iconic U.S.
How did Donald Trump’s midterm convention feature a surprise appearance by John Fetterman?
Steel Mill. And that's exactly the kind of thing that we'll work together and we'll work with President Trump to fight and defend the steel way
of life right here in the Steel Valley. That was as close as he got to praising Trump. In the short video, Fetterman mentioned that he's a Democrat multiple times, while also saying he rejects extremes and socialism. Tamara Keith, NPR News, Dallas.
In Lebanon, Israel has now occupied almost 6% of Lebanese territory. That's despite a U.S. brokered ceasefire earlier this year. NPR's Jaina Raff joined U.N. peacekeepers for a rare look behind Israeli lines.
What is the current situation in southern Lebanon under Israeli occupation?
We've passed the last Lebanese checkpoint. And even though this is still Lebanon, Lebanese forces don't come up here. We're with UNIFIL, the United Nations Peacekeeping Force. This is still Lebanon, but it's controlled by Israel. Since Israeli forces moved in to occupy this area, there hasn't been a lot of movement in or out, including the people who used to live here. Israel has destroyed a lot of the villages along the border. It says to maintain its own security, but it's meant that entire villages have been leveled, that the infrastructure has been destroyed. Jaina Raff, NPR News, in occupied southern Lebanon.
You're listening to NPR. Today is the anniversary of the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
Why is the anniversary of activist Charlie Kirk’s killing being highlighted today?
He was shot to death while speaking to a crowd of students at Utah Valley University. A suspect is facing trial. Kirk helped create the political activist organization Turning Point USA. It's aimed at energizing young conservatives. It is now led by his widow, Erica Kirk. President Trump gave $45,000 Christmas bonuses to some West Wing aides. That included to his executive assistant, Natalie Harp. And Piers Luke Garrett reports that in Harp's case, the cash gift amounted to nearly a third of her government salary.
A White House disclosure shows Natalie Harp, communications advisor Margo Martin, and Oval Office aide Chamberlain Harris each got $45,000. Trump's Oval Office director and former valet Walt Nada received $20,000 in cash.
Do Trump’s $45,000 cash Christmas bonuses to White House aides violate federal law?
The aides are among Trump's closest and most loyal. In a statement, the White House says the Christmas gifts are a, quote, longstanding practice by Trump and that the cash has nothing to do with, quote, official government duties. It defended the gifts as, quote, permissible under relevant legal and ethical standards. Federal law does bar federal employees from receiving, quote, supplementation of salary.
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Chapters
6 chapters
1
What is the opening overview of today’s NPR news headlines?
0:00–0:47
2
Why are Missouri redistricting opponents asking the Supreme Court to intervene?
0:47–1:35
3
How did Donald Trump’s midterm convention feature a surprise appearance by John Fetterman?
1:35–2:16
4
What is the current situation in southern Lebanon under Israeli occupation?
2:16–3:05
5
Why is the anniversary of activist Charlie Kirk’s killing being highlighted today?
3:05–3:54
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Do Trump’s $45,000 cash Christmas bonuses to White House aides violate federal law?
3:54–5:01