NPR News: 09-16-2026 12AM EDT
Summary
NPR News Now covers the House approving an Iran war powers resolution and a Pentagon report on $33 billion in war costs. The segment also details FBI Director Kash Patel’s clash with senators over hiring changes, families of the D.C. midair collision victims demanding regulatory action, and a rising death toll from a Los Angeles helicopter crash. Additionally, the report notes the Kennedy Center board’s vote to close the venue amid a naming dispute, the resignation of New Hampshire’s chief justice following an ethics probe, and the Federal Reserve’s upcoming interest rate decision.
Topics discussed
House approves Iran war powers resolution and impeachment move
Pentagon report details $33B cost and damage from Iran war
FBI Director Kash Patel defends hiring policy changes on Hill
Families of DC midair collision victims rally for safety action
Death toll rises in Los Angeles helicopter crash
Kennedy Center board votes to close venue amid legal dispute
New Hampshire Supreme Court chief justice resigns after ethics probe
Investors await Federal Reserve decision on interest rates
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