NPR News: 09-15-2026 6AM EDT
Summary
President Trump defends AI development as a national security priority against China, despite industry calls for global research slowdowns. The Supreme Court rejected new restrictions on mail-in ballots, while Mitch McConnell returned to the Senate in a wheelchair to cast his first vote since a serious fall. NASA engineers report stalled progress at Goddard Space Flight Center due to chaotic lab relocations and lost equipment. Additionally, the episode covers Trump's nomination of Wesley Hunt as ambassador to Saudi Arabia and highlights the Emmy Awards, where "Widow's Bay" won 14 trophies a…
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Trump on AI guardrails and race with China
Supreme Court rejects mail-in ballot restrictions
Mitch McConnell returns to Senate after fall
NASA Goddard lab moves stall space missions
Wesley Hunt nominated for Saudi ambassador
Emmy Awards: Widow's Bay and Matthew Rhys wins
Other Emmy winners and Colbert show cancellation
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