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Sep 15, 2026 · 4m

Summary

Attorney General Todd Blanche confirms the DOJ will comply with the Supreme Court’s ruling on mail-in voting while continuing investigations into illegal voting. The Congressional Budget Office estimates the Iran war has cost $38 billion, depleting half the U.S. interceptor missile stockpile. Senate Democrats blocked crypto regulation, and Thanksgiving airfare has risen by $110. Ed Sheeran’s tour lost four supporting acts after Macklemore was removed, and Dutch rail traffic was disrupted by sabotage. Finally, researchers confirmed the first armadillo sighting in Ohio.

Topics discussed

DOJ complies with Supreme Court ruling on mail-in voting CBO estimates $38 billion cost of Iran war Senate Democrats block crypto regulation bill Thanksgiving airfare prices hit record highs Gas prices rise and stock market slips Supporting acts quit Ed Sheeran tour over Macklemore Sabotage disrupts rail traffic in the Netherlands Armadillos found in Ohio for the first time
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