Evening Wire: U.S. Confirms Deployment of Weapons In Space & FEDs Thwart ISIS Attack? | 9.15.26
Summary
FBI Director Kash Patel faced intense congressional scrutiny over allegations of public intoxication and controversial hiring standards that removed automatic disqualifications for certain crimes. The episode also covers federal agents thwarting an ISIS-linked attack in Pennsylvania and Trump’s sharp criticism of the Supreme Court’s ruling on mail-in voting. Additional stories include a GAO report revealing that nearly a quarter of ACA plans cover elective abortions, the discovery of a new synthetic opioid ten times stronger than fentanyl, and the US government’s first confirmation of deplo…
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Introduction: Evening Wire headlines for September 15
FBI Director Patel grilled by senators on conduct and hiring
Federal agents thwart ISIS attack in Pennsylvania
Trump slams Supreme Court over mail-in voting ruling
Newsom rules out 2028 run if Kamala Harris enters race
GAO report: Taxpayer money used for abortions in ACA plans
Teen dies from overdose of new synthetic opioid Cyclopine
Global crackdowns on online gaming and age verification
Russian warship fires flares at Danish military helicopter
US confirms first deployment of weapons in space
Costco rations and raises price of motor oil
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