NPR News: 09-15-2026 3PM EDT
Summary
The Kennedy Center board voted to shut down the venue for renovations after a federal judge blocked efforts to rename it after President Trump. Trump also criticized the Supreme Court's ruling against his mail-in voting restrictions and defended AI development against calls for a slowdown. Census data revealed that median family income rose to $87,000 while poverty rates fell, though inflation remains a concern.
Topics discussed
Kennedy Center shutdown vote after judge blocks Trump name
Trump rebukes Supreme Court ruling on mail-in voting restrictions
AG Blanche addresses AI debate and midterm election influence
Census Bureau reports on family income and poverty rates
Prince Harry and Meghan move children to new school for security
Jean Smart makes history with 5th consecutive Emmy win
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