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SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 |
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In today's newsletter: Iran's president warns that Donald Trump's actions could "set fire" to the region. U.S. military officials draw up options to target drug traffickers inside Venezuela, sources say. And Democrats look to use economic anxieties against Republicans ahead of the midterms. Here's what to know today. |
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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian warned that President Donald Trump's actions could "set fire" to the region in an interview with "NBC Nightly News with Tom Llamas" during a trip to New York for the United Nations General Assembly. Pezeshkian also discussed an injury he sustained during this summer's war with Israel and said international inspectors were welcome to visit his country, after reports of renewed nuclear construction. Asked if he was concerned about more war coming to Iran and an expected meeting between Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Pezeshkian said his country was "not afraid of war" and will "not seek war." While Iran maintains that its nuclear program is peaceful, hardline parliamentarians have called for the building of a nuclear weapon. The country now enriches uranium to near-weapons-grade levels — the only country in the world without a nuclear weapons program known to do so. Watch the full interview with "NBC Nightly News with Tom Llamas." |
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U.S. military officials are drawing up options to target drug traffickers inside Venezuela, and strikes within that country's borders could potentially begin in a matter of weeks, four sources told NBC News. The plans being discussed primarily focus on drone strikes against drug trafficking groups' members and leadership, as well as targeting drug labs, the four sources said. Trump has not yet approved any action, and he is talking with President Nicholás Maduro through Middle Eastern intermediaries, according to the sources. Asked for comment, the White House referred NBC News to this previous statement from the president: "We'll see what happens. Venezuela is sending us their gang members, their drug dealers and drugs. It's not acceptable." The Pentagon declined to comment. Read the full story. |
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Trump told voters in 2024 he would bring prices down "starting on day one." But with 2026 on the horizon, he's overseeing stubborn inflation, a slowing job market and anxiety over tariffs — and Democrats are determined to make Republicans pay the price. Economic turmoil sank the Democrats' prospects in the last election cycle, and Trump was seen as stronger on the economy. But recent polls show many voters have soured on his policies, so Democrats are seeking to unify around a message to bring their fractured party together. The White House argued that the economy is in better shape than other measures indicate, but some Republicans acknowledge they need to make tangible progress before the midterms. Read the full story. |
- The superintendent of the largest public school district in Iowa was arrested by ICE, which alleged he was in the country illegally and without a work authorization.
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A. Joe Biden, for briefly wearing a MAGA hat during the campaign
B. Gavin Newsom, for hiking and not returning her call
C. Nancy Pelosi, for suggesting a "primary, not an anointment"
D. All of the above Find out the answer and test your knowledge of this week's most-read stories. (The answer to the question is also at the bottom of this newsletter.) |
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- Black liberation activist Assata Shakur, who escaped to Cuba after she was convicted of killing a New Jersey state trooper, died in Havana at 78.
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- Sinclair and Nexstar are putting Jimmy Kimmel's late-night show back on the air.
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Mental health has become less stigmatized in recent years as seeking help and treatment becomes normalized — but it seems some insurance companies have yet to catch up. This was the case for 16-year-old Johnathan Benz-Bushling, who was placed in a residential mental health facility after a suicide attempt. Five days later, insurance denied coverage for his stay, deeming it "not medically necessary." The battle that followed financially upended his family as they were forced to pay thousands out-of-pocket for treatment needed to keep him alive. "If my son comes home now, he will end his life, and the blood will be on your hands," his mother recalled telling an insurance care coordinator. The NBC News "Cost of Denial" series examines the impacts of these insurance decisions on everyday Americans like the Benz-Bushlings. This installment was gut-wrenching and a reminder of how a broken system can become life or death — for both physical and emotional health. – Kayla Hayempour, associate platforms editor |
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Thanks for reading the Morning Rundown. Today's newsletter was curated for you by Christian Orozco. By the way, the answer to the quiz question above is D. All of the above. If you have any comments — likes, dislikes — send us an email at: MorningRundown@nbcuni.com If you're a fan, please forward it to your family and friends. They can sign up here. |
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