NPR News: 09-15-2026 4PM EDT
Summary
The CBO estimates the Iran war has cost $38 billion and is driving inflation, while a DC rally featuring Bernie Sanders and Steve Bannon urged AI regulation against Trump's pro-development stance. The US Air Force confirmed the deployment of space-based weapons, and FBI Director Kash Patel defended relaxed hiring standards for crime victims amid congressional scrutiny. Additionally, a judge blocked the Kennedy Center from restoring Trump's name, and a GAO report revealed that aging infrastructure is causing chronic disruptions in American public schools.
Topics discussed
CBO estimates Iran war cost at $38 billion
Rally in DC to keep humans in control of AI
US confirms deployment of space-based weapons
FBI Director Patel defends hiring policy changes
Judge rules against restoring Trump's name to Kennedy Center
Report on aging public school buildings and closures
US stocks close lower
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