NPR News: 09-15-2026 12AM EDT
Summary
President Trump defends his role as an AI guardrail amid congressional debate over slowing tech development. The Supreme Court blocks a postal rule targeting mail ballots, while Senator Mitch McConnell returns to the Senate floor after a three-month absence. Iran’s nuclear chief is denied entry to an IAEA meeting following a report to the UN Security Council. The episode also marks the death of costume designer Bob Mackie and highlights "What We Do in the Shadows" and Matthew Rhys’s record-breaking Emmy wins.
Topics discussed
Trump defends AI development amid congressional debate
Supreme Court blocks mail ballot rule; McConnell returns
Iran's nuclear chief barred from IAEA annual meeting
Tribute to costume designer Bob Mackie
Widow's Bay and Matthew Rhys dominate Emmy Awards
Asian markets mixed; AI slowdown calls impact trading
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