NPR News: 09-15-2026 6PM EDT
Summary
Attorney General Todd Blanche dismisses AI regulation concerns as politically motivated ahead of midterms, while a Republican congressman moves to impeach Pete Hegseth over the Iran war. Census data reveals median family income rose 2.6% and poverty fell, though inflation remains high. The Kennedy Center board voted to close the venue due to financial issues, and new research links the shutdown of US embassy air quality programs to a 30% increase in pollution.
Topics discussed
AG Blanche claims AI concerns are politically motivated
Rep. Massey moves to impeach Secretary Hegseth over Iran war
Median family income rises while poverty falls slightly
Kennedy Center board votes to close over financial issues
PM Carney seeks deeper trade ties with the EU
Study links embassy air data shutdown to pollution rise
San Francisco group screams at the Pacific Ocean
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