3AM ET 09/18/2026 Newscast
Summary
The episode covers the midterm election countdown, with Republicans highlighting strong job numbers while the White House urges patience on high prices. President Trump plans to meet Gulf leaders at the UN to outline a plan to end the Iran war, even as the administration approves visas for Iranian officials. A federal judge blocked changes to the Kennedy Center, prompting Trump to label the judge hostile. Additionally, Senate Democrats rallied behind Michigan candidate Abdul El-Sayed, and a man was sentenced to prison for assaulting Rep. Ilhan Omar.
Topics discussed
Midterm countdown and economic pitch
Trump's UN meeting on Iran war plan
Kennedy Center renovation ruling and dispute
Visas for Iranian officials for UN assembly
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Alabama execution and Michigan Senate meeting
Schumer and El-Sayed unity in Michigan
Sentence for man who assaulted Rep. Ilhan Omar
Sign-off and transition
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