NPR News: 09-15-2026 12PM EDT
Summary
President Trump reacts to a Supreme Court ruling on mail-in ballots, while Bernie Sanders and Steve Bannon form an unlikely alliance to campaign for AI regulation. The Pentagon reports over $33 billion in costs from the war with Iran, and FBI Director Kash Patel defends relaxed hiring restrictions before the Senate. Additionally, Matthew Rhys makes Emmy history by winning two lead acting awards for "Widow's Bay" and "The Beast in Me."
Topics discussed
Trump reacts to Supreme Court ruling on mail-in ballots
Sanders and Bannon ally to campaign for AI regulation
Pentagon report details $33B cost of war with Iran
FBI Director defends relaxed hiring restrictions
Widow's Bay sweeps Emmys with 14 awards
Federal Reserve meets and Up First podcast promo
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