NPR News: 09-15-2026 9AM EDT
Summary
The Pentagon’s Inspector General reports $33 billion in costs for the war with Iran, excluding unassessed damage to bases and aircraft. Meanwhile, NATO jets shot down a drone in Lithuania, and the Supreme Court blocked new mail-in ballot restrictions for the midterms. The Kennedy Center faces imminent bankruptcy, and the US has acknowledged deploying weapons in space. Finally, "Widow's Bay" dominated the Emmys, with Matthew Rhys winning two lead actor awards.
Topics discussed
Pentagon report on $33B cost of war with Iran
NATO jets shoot down drone near Lithuania
Supreme Court blocks new mail-in voting restrictions
Kennedy Center on verge of bankruptcy
US acknowledges deployment of weapons in space
Emmy Awards: 'Widow's Bay' and Matthew Rhys win big
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