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Past presidents have invoked national security, but Trump takes it to new level

NPR | By Greg Myre

Published September 24, 2026 at 5:10 PM CDT

President Trump invokes "national security" to defend actions like banning reporters and building a new ballroom and arch. Critics note judges are often deferential to presidents making this claim.

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Greg Myre is a national security correspondent with a focus on counter-terrorism.

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Here's what's on the docket for Pope Leo XIV's first papal visit to France since 2008

Eleanor Beardsley

In the first papal state visit to France in nearly 20 years, Pope Leo will preside over Mass in Paris, meet with sex abuse survivors and deliver a speech on European unity.
Thousands of people gather for a South African barbecue, aiming to set a world record

Kate Bartlett

South Africa is aiming to smash a savory world record — the world's largest BBQ — and more boerewors sausage than you can shake a stick at.
Media reporter Oliver Darcy unpacks the story behind President Trump's press ban

Michelle Aslam, Scott Detrow, Christopher Intagliata

Part of the Trump administration's argument for banning news outlets is that their coverage posed a threat to national security. A story cited an anonymous official, who turned out to be VP Vance.
President Trump's FDA commissioner nom, Dr. Heidi Overton, faces Senators' questions

Sydney Lupkin

Dr. Heidi Overton has been nominated to be the new FDA commissioner. The Senate HELP committee pressed her on vaccines, mifepristone, food safety and whether she can tell the president he's wrong.
Increasingly isolated Netanyahu makes defiant speech at UN

Kat Lonsdorf

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu gave an address to the United Nations General Assembly amid wide criticism of Israel's conduct in Gaza. Meanwhile, Palestinian president Mahmoud Abbas delivered an address via pre-recorded video.