NPR News: 09-15-2026 1PM EDT
Summary
NPR News Now covers President Trump’s dismissal of AI risks and the US rollback of chip export controls, alongside a judge’s ruling on the Kennedy Center’s name. The report includes FBI Director Kash Patel’s testimony on election security, Donald Trump Jr.’s confirmation that a sanctioned Russian businessman funded his wedding, and the LA County DA’s decision to forgo the death penalty in the Rob Reiner murder case. The episode also notes the Federal Reserve’s upcoming interest rate decision and a scientific discovery of Antarctic krill at deep-sea hydrothermal vents.
Topics discussed
Sponsor and intro: Sanders and Bannon AI rally
Trump's AI views vs. concerns and China chip exports
Judge rules on Trump name at Kennedy Center
FBI Director Patel testifies on election integrity
Trump Jr. confirms Russian funding for wedding events
LA DA drops death penalty for Rob Reiner's killer
Federal Reserve meeting and interest rate outlook
Antarctic krill found at deep-sea hydrothermal vents
Market update: Stocks trading lower
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