NPR News: 09-14-2026 5PM EDT
Summary
President Trump claims Ukraine and Russia agreed to halt strikes on energy infrastructure, though Zelensky expresses distrust. ProPublica reports a Russian oligarch funded Donald Trump Jr.'s wedding, sparking national security concerns. Additionally, congressional Republicans secured new ethics provisions for a cryptocurrency bill, while China criticized US tech CEOs' calls to slow AI development. The episode also covers a lawsuit against border wall plans in Big Bend, the death of costume designer Bob Mackey, and a Supreme Court case regarding lobster boat tracking devices.
Topics discussed
Ukraine-Russia energy infrastructure ceasefire dispute
Russian oligarch funded Trump Jr.'s wedding
Trump agrees to crypto bill ethics provisions
China criticizes US tech CEOs slowing AI development
Texas landowners sue over border wall plans
Costume designer Bob Mackie dies at 87
Supreme Court to hear lobster boat tracking case
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