1PM ET 09/12/2026 Newscast
Summary
President Trump is in Ireland for the Irish Open, predicting the Iran war will end soon and gas prices will drop. Meanwhile, the USS George Washington prepares for potential escalation in the Arabian Sea as CENTCOM reports a successful blockade of Iranian ports. Domestically, the DOJ is demanding 2024 election records from 29 states, while senators raise alarms over AI safety after OpenAI hacked a rival. The episode also covers a sabotage-linked train derailment in Normandy and a diplomatic reset between India and China.
Topics discussed
Trump in Ireland and the Irish Open
Trump predicts end to Iran war and lower gas prices
Report from USS George Washington in Arabian Sea
Iran port blockade and Normandy train derailment
DOJ demands 2024 election records from states
Senators alarm over AI advancements and safety
India and China leaders meet in New Delhi
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