NPR News: 09-15-2026 11PM EDT
Summary
Attorney General Todd Blanche dismisses AI regulation concerns as politically motivated ahead of midterms, while the CBO estimates the Iran war has cost taxpayers $38 billion. In Los Angeles, emergency crews responded to a helicopter crash, and prosecutors dropped death penalty charges against Nick Reiner. Additionally, Western business groups are urging the federal government to fund Colorado River infrastructure, and markets await a Federal Reserve rate decision.
Topics discussed
Attorney General Blanche calls AI concerns politically motivated
CBO estimates Iran war cost at $38 billion
Helicopter crash in Chatsworth, Los Angeles
Rising costs for Thanksgiving travel and gas prices
Nick Reiner avoids death penalty in Rob Reiner murder case
Business groups request $2B for Colorado River infrastructure
Asian markets mixed ahead of Fed rate decision
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