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Trump did what today?
9/15/2026
The Supreme Court rejects Trump's mail voting restrictions for this year's midterms
- The Supreme Court ruled against President Trump's mail voting restrictions.
- This allows the Postal Service to continue normal ballot deliveries.
- Some states are already voting by mail, with others soon to follow.
- Previous proposals would have required specific voter data and barcodes on ballots.
- Challenges to these changes claim they could cause confusion for voters.
Emmys 2026: Here's the list of winners
- Widow's Bay won the outstanding comedy series award at the Emmys.
- Matthew Rhys made history by winning lead actor in two categories in one night.
- The Pitt took home the outstanding drama series award.
- Rhea Seehorn won her first Emmy for lead actress in a drama series.
- Jean Smart won her fifth Emmy for lead actress in a comedy series.
Mitch McConnell returns to Senate after fall that led to an extended medical absence
- Mitch McConnell returned to the Senate after months away due to a fall.
- He expressed eagerness to vote and reconnect with colleagues.
- His recovery has been tough, especially due to past health issues.
- McConnell's last vote was on June 14, before his hospitalization.
- He announced he wouldn't seek another term after over four decades in office.
Trump's EPA repeals pollution limits on fossil fuel power plants
- The Trump administration repealed limits on greenhouse gas emissions from power plants.
- This action replaces rules from the Biden administration aimed at reducing carbon pollution.
- Environmental groups warn this will increase pollutants harmful to health.
- Trump claims this deregulation will boost energy affordability.
- The legal and environmental impacts of this decision are expected to be significant.
See the Emmys 2026 red carpet looks
- Stars arrived on the red carpet for the 78th Emmy Awards.
- The Pitt won top drama series and Widow's Bay won top comedy.
- Matthew Rhys became the first person to win in two lead acting categories in one night.
- Mariska Hargitay hosted the event, maintaining a lively atmosphere.
- Viewers were excited to see the variety of stunning outfits on display.
This city led the way on reparations for Black people. Trump is trying to stop it
- Evanston, Illinois, offers reparations to Black residents for past discrimination.
- The Trump administration claims the program is racially discriminatory.
- Since 2021, the city has provided $25,000 grants to over 300 people.
- Activists see this as a significant civil rights issue.
- Evanston's program seeks to address historical injustices faced by Black residents.
Trump downplays calls for AI slowdown
- Trump dismissed concerns about AI risks, calling them exaggerated.
- He emphasized the U.S. leads China in AI technology.
- House Speaker Mike Johnson warned against slowing down AI development.
- Tech leaders have called for a pause in AI advancements to ensure safety.
- Trump's comments reflect his belief in U.S. superiority in technology.
Kennedy Center says it's on the brink of bankruptcy, might close as early as Tuesday
- The Kennedy Center is facing financial troubles and may soon close.
- Board members were reportedly informed about the dire situation.
- This announcement coincides with a court hearing on renaming the center.
- The center has been criticized for its connections to Trump.
- Lack of funding and attendance issues are significant challenges.
Federal agents may have broken state laws in voter fraud hunt, whistleblower claims
- A whistleblower claims federal agents may have violated state laws in a voter fraud initiative.
- The initiative used personal data to check voter records illegally.
- Concerns were raised about the impact this could have on eligible voters.
- Senators have called for an investigation into the practices used.
- This situation highlights ongoing tensions surrounding voter fraud accusations.
Beijing hits back at Anthropic CEO's call to curb China's AI development
- China criticized calls to limit its AI development as fearmongering.
- This response follows Anthropic CEO's warnings about China's AI capabilities.
- Chinese officials emphasize the need for cooperation on AI governance.
- The U.S. is concerned about maintaining its technological edge.
- China views restrictions as attempts to contain its growth in the AI sector.
Bob Mackie, designer who dressed Marilyn Monroe, Elton John and Cher, dies at 87
- Famous designer Bob Mackie passed away at the age of 87.
- He was known for his iconic costumes worn by stars like Cher and Marilyn Monroe.
- Mackie's designs included memorable pieces for movies and performances.
- Throughout his career, he earned numerous accolades, including multiple Emmys.
- His legacy in fashion and entertainment continues through his unforgettable creations.
The powerful millionaires hiding in plain sight
- A new book explores the wealth of 'Main Street millionaires' in America.
- These are entrepreneurs with businesses that often go unnoticed.
- They have gained significant wealth compared to billionaires.
- The book highlights how tax policies have benefited these private business owners.
- It examines their role in shaping public policy and economic inequality.
NPR looked for ChatGPT's new crisis feature. It's hard to find
- ChatGPT introduced a feature to connect users in crisis with trusted contacts.
- NPR discovered that many users were not aware of this feature.
- Experts believe proactive alerts should be available to all users.
- The feature may help some users in distress but needs further research.
- The company plans to improve how the feature is presented.
Texas landowners sue federal government over border wall plans
- Texas landowners filed a lawsuit against the federal government over the border wall.
- The lawsuit argues that property rights are being violated for wall construction.
- Landowners claim the region does not meet criteria for federal waivers.
- The border wall poses threats to local environments and land ownership.
- This case is part of ongoing legal challenges against the border wall project.
Miami crash raises concerns about the jet's operator, and why it's flying for Amazon
- An Amazon cargo plane crash raised safety concerns about the operator 21 Air.
- Cockpit recordings revealed warning signs were ignored before the crash.
- Amazon decided to pause operations with 21 Air after reviewing the incident.
- The crash is the third major accident involving planes contracted by Amazon.
- Investigations are ongoing regarding safety practices at 21 Air.
Wisconsin congressman survives emergency plane landing, swims to safety
- Congressman Tom Tiffany survived a plane emergency landing in a lake.
- He and the pilot swam to safety while the plane began to sink.
- Tiffany received stitches for a minor injury but was otherwise unharmed.
- The plane lost power while approaching Wausau Downtown Airport.
- The FAA and NTSB will investigate the incident.
The producer of Fleabag and Baby Reindeer's tip for finding a hit? Don't look for one
- Francesca Moody, producer of hit shows, shares her insights on producing.
- She emphasizes trusting her gut over chasing commercial success.
- Moody believes that the challenge lies in finding unpolished, exciting work.
- She warns against trying to replicate past successes in new productions.
- Her work combines creativity with a focus on unique storytelling.
Colin Kaepernick reflects on Jay-Z 'disappointing' him, losing the NFL and finding his power
- Colin Kaepernick discusses his protest against police brutality and its fallout.
- He shares feelings of disappointment towards Jay-Z's NFL partnership.
- Kaepernick argues that athletes have more power than they realize.
- He remains ready to play football despite being out of the league for years.
- His new memoir explores the complexity of his journey and activism.
New Carlo Rovelli book challenges science's understanding of reality and the universe
- Physicist Carlo Rovelli's new book rejects the idea of ultimate reality in physics.
- He argues modern physics shows our understanding of the universe is limited.
- Rovelli presents the relational interpretation of quantum mechanics.
- His work emphasizes science as a creative pursuit rather than a quest for absolute truth.
- The book incorporates philosophical ideas from diverse global traditions.
How a young woman was recruited to ISIS — and how she eventually escaped
- A woman reflects on her journey from Canada to ISIS in Syria.
- She was radicalized after a personal tragedy and persuaded to leave for a Muslim country.
- Once in Syria, she faced harsh realities and was treated poorly by ISIS members.
- She eventually escaped, becoming an informant to aid others in similar situations.
- Her story highlights her struggle for freedom and connection to her past.