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.
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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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