NPR News: 09-09-2026 8PM EDT
Summary
This episode covers a Republican midterm convention in Dallas, where Senator John Fetterman surprised attendees with a video supporting his rival Dave McCormick. It also reports on the Trump administration’s proposal to exclude non-citizens from the 2030 census and eliminate race-based questions. Additionally, the show features a researcher’s resignation from Anthropic over AI safety concerns, the Tate brothers’ custody ruling, the resignation of a special education official, and a study on copper-threaded vests aiding penguin recovery in Chile.
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Trump hosts Republican midterm convention in Dallas
John Fetterman video introduction for Dave McCormick
Trump administration proposes major census changes
Anthropic researcher resigns over AI safety concerns
Tate brothers remain in custody pending extradition
Special education office leader resigns
Chilean researchers design healing vests for penguins
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