Kennedy Center Dishonors (feat. Kristen Clarke)

Wednesday, September 16, 2026

Today, the House Oversight Committee has voted to hold Epstein associate Leon Black in contempt for failing to appear pursuant to a subpoena; Trump lashes out at the Supreme Court after they shut down the USPS mail ballot portal scheme; a deal has been reached to sell Chicago’s parking meters to an outside firm but only after they sell the ICE deportation fleet Omni Air; Senate Democrats block a cryptocurrency bill because it lacked safeguards against Trump enriching himself while in office; Trump is lashing out after a judge rules his name can’t be put back on the Kennedy Center; Bari Weiss’ 60 Minutes debut episode clocks the show’s lowest ratings; plus Allison and Dana deliver your Good News.

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House panel votes to hold Epstein associate Leon Black in contempt | NBC News

Trump lashes out at Supreme Court after mail ballot loss | POLITICO

Kennedy Center Closes Its Doors Despite a Judge’s Order | NYT

Deal Reached to Sell Chicago Parking Meters to Investment Firm, Alderpeople Say | WTTW

Senate blocks crypto regulation bill in a major blow to the industry | NBC News

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