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What are the 10 biggest news stories from today?

Here are 10 major stories as of Tuesday, September 15, 2026 (ET):

•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.[1]
•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.[2]
•AI whiplash: Top AI executives urge slowing capability advances, while President Trump dismisses doomsday warnings as a “hoax,” saying existing laws can police misuse.[3]
•Markets: AI-led selloff and surging energy prices push stocks lower; the 10‑year Treasury yield briefly hits 5% and Brent tops $105.[4]
•Middle East energy shock: A key Saudi oil pipeline disabled for weeks after an attack; Yemen’s Houthis seize Red Sea islands, intensifying supply concerns.[5]
•Ukraine says it will pause cross‑border strikes if Russia commits to stop hitting Ukraine’s critical infrastructure, seeking a limited de‑escalation.[6]
•DOJ subpoena: Ex‑CIA Director John Brennan is ordered to testify before a Florida grand jury in an investigation into an alleged “grand conspiracy” against Trump.[7]
•Pacific maritime disaster: More than 30 people are missing after a ferry sank off Vanuatu; a search is underway.[8]
•Japan nuclear scandal: Chubu Electric’s top executives resign after revelations of falsified earthquake‑safety data for two reactors; restart bids withdrawn.[9]
•Fed on deck: The FOMC begins a two‑day meeting today (Sept. 15–16), with elevated yields and oil adding pressure on policymakers.[10]

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Citations (10)

  1. 1apnews.comNews and mediaquality 1.00
    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.”

  2. 2apnews.comNews and mediaquality 1.00
    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.”

  3. 3marketscreener.comNews and media
    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.”

  4. 4apnews.comNews and mediaquality 1.00
    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.”

  5. 5apnews.comNews and mediaquality 1.00
    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.”

  6. 6apnews.comNews and mediaquality 1.00
    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.”

  7. 7apnews.comNews and mediaquality 1.00
    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.”

  8. 8apnews.comNews and mediaquality 1.00
    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.”

  9. 9apnews.comNews and mediaquality 1.00
    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.”

  10. 10cnbc.comNews and mediaquality 0.85
    When Will Interest Rates Go Down?

    Backs: “15–16), with elevated yields and oil adding pressure on policymakers.”