NPR News: 09-16-2026 11PM EDT
Summary
This NPR News Now episode covers a Russia sanctions bill sent to President Trump, which includes controversial tariff provisions and is named for late Senator Lindsey Graham. It also reports on the Justice Department’s decision to prosecute billionaire Leon Black for contempt of Congress, the Federal Reserve’s first interest rate hike in three years, and a lawsuit against Texas officials over a woman’s death linked to abortion restrictions. Additional stories include a fatal collision in Los Angeles, fencing around the Kennedy Center amid a naming dispute, and the rise of folkloric music am…
Topics discussed
Congress sends Russia sanctions bill to Trump
DOJ to decide on Leon Black prosecution
Federal Reserve raises interest rates
Trump criticizes Fed at rally
Family sues Texas over abortion ban death
LA motorist arrested for bus crash
Kennedy Center closed for renovations
Latin Grammy nominations favor folk music
Sponsor message from Charles Schwab
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