NPR News: 09-09-2026 5PM EDT
Summary
President Trump claims the Iran war and high gas prices will persist until after the midterms, while a congressional committee urges the Pentagon to address brain injuries among Navy pilots. An appeals court hears Louisiana's challenge to telehealth distribution of the abortion pill, and an Anthropic researcher resigns over AI safety concerns. Additionally, the federal government plans to remove wild horses in Colorado despite state objections, and Girl Scouts announce new dog-friendly cookies.
Topics discussed
Trump links Iran war end and gas prices to midterms
Iran war enters 7th month with no sign of ending
Congress probes Navy pilot suicides and brain injuries
Committee recommends Pentagon program for aviator health
Appeals court hears Louisiana challenge on abortion pill
Anthropic researcher resigns over AI safety concerns
Spain intelligence warned of mass migration from Morocco
Colorado leaders ask to freeze wild horse roundups
Girl Scouts launch first cookies for dogs
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