NPR News: 09-16-2026 5AM EDT
Summary
The Congressional Budget Office reports the Iran war has cost over $38 billion, prompting the House to pass a war powers resolution. Defense Secretary Hegseth orders physically fit troops to a Quantico gathering, while new data reveals high student loan delinquency rates at for-profit colleges. The Fed is expected to hike rates, and Pennsylvania reports its fourth measles death. Additionally, an analysis highlights limited birth control access for millions of women, and five people died in a Los Angeles helicopter crash.
Topics discussed
CBO report on Iran war costs and House vote
Hegseth orders troops to Quantico gathering
Details on military grooming and fitness standards
Student loan delinquency rates at US colleges
For-profit schools show higher loan default rates
Concerns over quality of for-profit education
Federal Reserve expected to hike interest rates
Pennsylvania reports fourth measles-related death
New maps show limited access to birth control
Advocacy for increased family planning funding
LA news helicopter crash kills five
NTSB investigation and closing remarks
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