NPR News: 09-18-2026 1AM EDT
Summary
A federal judge blocked Trump’s threat to demolish the Kennedy Center, while UN experts cited reasonable grounds for U.S. war crimes in Iran. The State Department approved a $24.3 billion F-35 sale to Saudi Arabia, and the USPS halted development of a system tied to mail-in voting restrictions. Additionally, bail was set for an immigration officer charged in a Minneapolis shooting, and the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops launched an AI task force to address ethical concerns.
Topics discussed
Judge blocks Trump's threat to demolish Kennedy Center
UN experts find grounds for US war crimes in Iran
State Dept approves F-35 sale to Saudi Arabia
Postal Service halts development of mail voting system
Bail set for officer charged in Minneapolis shooting
Catholic bishops create task force on AI ethics
Asian markets rise and oil prices adjust
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