9AM ET 09/17/2026 Newscast
Summary
President Trump asserts the Iran conflict will end soon, planning a meeting with Gulf leaders at the UN while facing allegations of war crimes and rising gas prices. A new Fox poll shows the economy is the top voter concern, with Democrats holding an edge on economic trust. In North Carolina, Trump rallies for Senate candidate Michael Watley, while in Washington, lawmakers pass a Russia sanctions bill and debate AI regulation. Additionally, a federal judge refers Philadelphia DA Larry Krasner to the DOJ over alleged misconduct, and stock futures surge following a drop in unemployment claims.
Topics discussed
Trump rally remarks on Iran conflict
UN meeting with Gulf leaders and war crime allegations
Rising gas prices and economic concerns in new poll
North Carolina Senate race and voter trust in Democrats
AI regulation debate and 'Chernobyl' analogy
Congress passes energy and Russia sanctions bills
Details on the Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act
Philadelphia DA charged with potential crime in exoneration case
Unemployment claims drop and stock market surge
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