NPR News: 09-16-2026 12AM EDT
Summary
The House approved an Iran war powers resolution, while the Pentagon reported $33 billion in war costs and Rep. Thomas Massie moved to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. FBI Director Kash Patel defended hiring policy changes before the Senate Judiciary Committee, and families of the Washington D.C. midair collision victims rallied on Capitol Hill for safety action. Additionally, the Kennedy Center board voted to close the venue amid a naming dispute, and a New Hampshire Supreme Court chief justice resigned following an ethics investigation.
Topics discussed
House approves Iran war powers resolution and impeachment move
Pentagon report details $33B cost and damage to US bases
FBI Director Kash Patel clashes with Senate Judiciary Committee
Families of DC midair collision victims rally for action
Death toll rises in Los Angeles helicopter crash
Kennedy Center board votes to close venue amid legal dispute
New Hampshire Chief Justice resigns following ethics probe
Investors await Federal Reserve interest rate decision
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