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NPR News: 09-14-2026 8PM EDT

Sep 15, 2026 · 4m

Summary

The Supreme Court rejected President Trump's push for new mail-in voting restrictions, allowing the USPS to continue delivering ballots as usual for the midterms. A Homeland Security whistleblower revealed that federal agents may have violated state laws while investigating voter fraud. Additionally, AI industry leaders warned about rapid technological advancements, prompting a slide in AI stocks. The broadcast also covered a damaged Saudi oil pipeline, the upcoming Emmy Awards hosted by Mariska Hargitay, and a lobster fisherman's legal challenge to boat tracking devices.

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Sponsor: Mattress Firm Supreme Court rejects Trump's mail-in voting restrictions DHS whistleblower alleges state law violations in voter fraud probe AI industry leaders warn on safety and stock market reaction Saudi oil pipeline damaged by drone attack Emmy Awards nominations and hosts Supreme Court to hear lobster tracking device case Sponsor: Total Wine and More
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