What are the 10 biggest news stories from today?
Here are 10 major stories as of Tuesday, September 15, 2026 (ET):
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Citations (10)
- The Latest: Supreme Court rejects Trump's mail ballot restrictions for now ahead of midterms
Backs: “Supreme Court blocks (for now) new federal limits President Trump sought on mail-in voting ahead of the midterms, leaving existing state mail-ballot processes in place.”
evidence, article. Claim: Supreme Court blocks, for now, Trump's new federal limits on mail-in voting ahead of the midterms.
- EPA eliminates rule that limits planet-warming greenhouse gas emissions from power plants
Backs: “EPA repeals power‑plant greenhouse‑gas limits and moves to prevent future administrations from imposing similar rules, a major reversal of Biden‑era climate policy.”
evidence, article. Claim: EPA repeals power-plant greenhouse-gas limits and moves to prevent future administrations from imposing similar rules.
- Wall St falls as AI anxiety batters Nvidia, chipmakers | MarketScreener Australia
Backs: “Top AI executives urge slowing capability advances, while President Trump dismisses doomsday warnings as a “hoax,” saying existing laws can police misuse.”
evidence, article. Claim: AI executives urge slowing advances while Trump calls doomsday warnings a hoax; AI anxiety hits markets.
- How major US stock indexes fared Monday 9/14/2026
Backs: “AI-led selloff and surging energy prices push stocks lower; the 10‑year Treasury yield briefly hits 5% and Brent tops $105.”
statistic, data page. Claim: AI-led selloff and energy prices push stocks lower; 10-year yield hits 5% and Brent tops $105.
- Saudi pipeline hit by drones will be out of service for weeks, further restricting oil flow
Backs: “Yemen’s Houthis seize Red Sea islands, intensifying supply concerns.”
evidence, article. Claim: Key Saudi oil pipeline disabled for weeks after attack; Houthis seize Red Sea islands.
- Zelenskyy says Ukraine will pause strikes on Russia if Kremlin spares critical infrastructure
Backs: “Ukraine says it will pause cross‑border strikes if Russia commits to stop hitting Ukraine’s critical infrastructure, seeking a limited de‑escalation.”
evidence, article. Claim: Ukraine says it will pause cross-border strikes if Russia stops hitting critical infrastructure.
- Ex-CIA Director John Brennan issued subpoena in Trump "grand conspiracy" investigation, lawyer says
Backs: “Ex‑CIA Director John Brennan is ordered to testify before a Florida grand jury in an investigation into an alleged “grand conspiracy” against Trump.”
evidence, article. Claim: Ex-CIA Director Brennan subpoenaed to testify before a Florida grand jury in 'grand conspiracy' investigation.
- More than 30 missing from ferry that sank in Vanuatu
Backs: “More than 30 people are missing after a ferry sank off Vanuatu; a search is underway.”
evidence, article. Claim: More than 30 people missing after a ferry sank off Vanuatu.
- Japanese utility execs resign over falsified quake safety data for 2 nuclear reactors
Backs: “Chubu Electric’s top executives resign after revelations of falsified earthquake‑safety data for two reactors; restart bids withdrawn.”
evidence, article. Claim: Chubu Electric executives resign over falsified earthquake-safety data for two reactors; restart bids withdrawn.
- When Will Interest Rates Go Down?
Backs: “15–16), with elevated yields and oil adding pressure on policymakers.”
background, article. Claim: FOMC begins a two-day meeting with elevated yields and oil adding pressure on policymakers.