September 19, 2026: Trump to Name AI Czar, Bessent & He to Meet in NYC, More
Summary
President Trump dismisses AI safety concerns while naming an AI czar, with Nvidia's Jensen Huang urging continued rapid development. Meanwhile, US and Chinese officials prepare for a high-level trade summit, and the White House bans access for MSNOW, CNN, and Politico, prompting legal challenges. The report also covers surging fuel prices due to a Saudi pipeline closure, a Senate hearing on AI surveillance, and the Justice Department's potential involvement in an antitrust suit against BlackRock and State Street.
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Trump names AI czar; Jensen Huang defends rapid AI development
US-China trade talks ahead of Trump-Xi summit
White House bans MSNOW, CNN, and Politico journalists
Surging fuel prices and global oil supply concerns
Senate hearing on AI-powered surveillance networks
DOJ considers joining antitrust suit against BlackRock
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