NPR News: 09-15-2026 5PM EDT
Summary
Attorney General Todd Blanche states the DOJ will comply with the Supreme Court’s ruling on mail-in voting restrictions while continuing investigations into illegal voting. The Congressional Budget Office estimates the Iran war has cost $38 billion, with interceptor missile replenishment taking five years. Senate Democrats blocked crypto regulation legislation, and Thanksgiving airfare prices have surged by $110 compared to last year. Additionally, Ed Sheeran’s tour lost several supporting acts after Macklemore was removed for pro-Palestinian comments, and rail traffic in the Netherlands wa…
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DOJ complies with Supreme Court ruling on mail-in voting
CBO estimates Iran war cost at $38 billion
Senate Democrats block crypto regulation bill
Rising airfare and gas prices for Thanksgiving travel
Supporting acts quit Ed Sheeran tour over Macklemore removal
Sabotage disrupts rail traffic in the Netherlands
Armadillos found in Ohio for the first time
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