NPR News: 09-17-2026 3PM EDT
Summary
Lawmakers moved up a vote on removing Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, while the House approved legislation to protect consumers from data center energy costs. The report also covers coastal homes collapsing due to sea level rise and a stalled FEMA bill, as well as Netanyahu’s efforts to block an Israeli expat voting campaign. Additionally, a new Trump proposal would strip Head Start protections for homeless children, jobless claims hit a low, and UNC’s defensive coordinator resigned amid a football program investigation.
Topics discussed
Lawmakers hit campaign trail after vote schedule canceled
House approves bill to protect consumers from data center costs
Trump promotes AI development ahead of Xi meeting
Homes collapsing into water due to sea level rise
FEMA flood insurance limits for doomed homes
Israelis abroad organizing flights to vote in elections
Netanyahu challenges expat voting initiative
Proposal to strip protections for homeless Head Start kids
New rules require proof of homelessness for Head Start
Jobless claims fall to lowest level since July
North Carolina defensive coordinator resigns
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