NPR News: 09-15-2026 10AM EDT
Summary
Stocks fell as investors await a Federal Reserve rate hike, while escalating Middle East tensions push energy prices higher. Senator Bernie Sanders and Steve Bannon rallied to demand AI restraints, contrasting with President Trump's focus on US dominance over China. In Canada, Prime Minister Mark Carney urged business leaders to invest in the country to reduce reliance on the US. The Supreme Court blocked Trump's plan to restrict mail-in ballots, and the EPA rolled back greenhouse gas emission rules for power plants.
Topics discussed
Stocks dip as Fed rate decision looms
Houthi attacks and rising US fuel prices
Sanders and Bannon rally to restrain AI growth
Sanders urges Trump and Xi to negotiate AI treaty
Canada PM Carney hosts investment summit in Toronto
Canada diversifies trade and defense ties with Europe
Supreme Court blocks Trump mail-in ballot restrictions
Trump reacts to Supreme Court rulings on citizenship
EPA rolls back greenhouse gas limits on power plants
EPA administrator defends emissions rule rollback
Wicked Won wins 14 awards at the Emmys
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