NPR News: 09-15-2026 7PM EDT
Summary
FBI Director Kash Patel clashed with Democrats over agent firings and suggested deploying agents to polling places. The Kennedy Center board voted to shut down the venue after a court blocked renaming it for President Trump. The State Department is redirecting $52 million in military aid from Europe and the Middle East to the Western Hemisphere. Additionally, a fourth measles death was reported in Pennsylvania, and Lionel Messi was included in Argentina's squad despite his retirement announcement.
Topics discussed
FBI Director Patel clashes with Democrats over agent firings
Trump's control over midterm elections and mail-in voting
Kennedy Center board votes to shut down venue for renovations
State Department redirects $52M in military funding to hemisphere
Pennsylvania reports 4th measles-related death
Paris court awards Kim Kardashian compensation for robbery
Antarctic krill found at deep-sea hydrothermal vent
Lionel Messi included in Argentina squad despite retirement
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