NPR News: 09-09-2026 8PM EDT
Summary
This episode covers the Republican midterm convention in Dallas, where President Trump sought to boost voter enthusiasm despite declining approval ratings, alongside a surprise video appearance by Democratic Senator John Fetterman. The report also details the Trump administration's proposal to exclude non-citizens from 2030 census counts and remove race and sexual orientation questions, a move expected to face legal challenges. Additionally, the segment features an AI researcher's resignation warning of catastrophic risks, the resignation of a special education official amid the dismantling…
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Republican midterm convention in Dallas
Sen. Fetterman video appearance for Sen. McCormick
Trump admin proposes major changes to US Census
Anthropic researcher resigns over AI safety concerns
Tate brothers remain in custody; Ed Dept official resigns
Special education office head resigns amid downsizing
Chilean researchers use copper vests to heal penguins
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