12PM ET 09/09/2026 Newscast
Summary
The U.S. Treasury is tripling its bond buyback plan to $60 billion to lower long-term interest rates, while gas prices surge past $96 a barrel amid escalating U.S.-Iran hostilities. Democrats leverage rising costs for midterm messaging as President Trump attends the Republican convention. Additionally, federal prosecutors are dismantling a Chinese-run scam network, and Netanyahu is set to address the UN despite Mayor Mamdani’s protests. The episode also covers a New Mexico trial against Facebook over privacy breaches and In-N-Out Burger’s ingredient changes, alongside continued Wall Street …
Topics discussed
Treasury bond buyback to lower long-term interest rates
Rising gas prices and oil surge following Iran missile attack
US strikes Iranian tankers; Iran fires missiles at Jordan
Democrats leverage Iran conflict for midterm messaging
Prosecutors target Chinese-run scam network with tech partners
Netanyahu's UN visit amid feud with NYC Mayor Mamdani
Facebook trial begins in New Mexico over 2016 data breach
In-N-Out Burger ingredient changes for health and safety
In-N-Out expansion to 430 locations including new states
Wall Street sell-off driven by bond market pressure
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