NPR News: 09-09-2026 4PM EDT
Summary
This episode covers the start of the Republican midterm convention in Dallas, where President Trump aims to energize his base, alongside Democratic counter-programming by Governor Pritzker. The report also details the resignation of an Anthropic researcher who warned of catastrophic AI risks, and newly released air quality records from 9/11 that have prompted FDNY union leaders to demand answers regarding long-term health effects. Additionally, the news includes a cyberattack forcing early closures in Massachusetts public schools and a report that President Trump gave $45,000 holiday gifts …
Topics discussed
Preview of the Republican midterm convention in Dallas
Anthropic researcher resigns over AI safety warnings
FDNY union demands answers on 9/11 air quality records
Wall Street closes lower ahead of the bell
Cyberattack causes early closures in Massachusetts schools
Trump gives $45,000 holiday gifts to West Wing aides
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