NPR News: 09-15-2026 2PM EDT
Summary
AI researchers and political figures are calling for a development slowdown amid growing safety concerns. In Washington, a congressman proposed impeaching the Secretary of Defense over the Iran conflict, while the Supreme Court blocked Trump’s mail-in voting restrictions. Additionally, a federal court ordered Trump’s name removed from the Kennedy Center, and the 50th anniversary of the musical Annie is set to open on Broadway.
Topics discussed
AI researchers call for slower development pace
Sanders and Bannon form alliance for human dominance
House moves to impeach Defense Secretary Hegseth
Supreme Court rejects Trump's mail-in voting restrictions
Court blocks renaming Kennedy Center after Trump
Annie 50th anniversary production returns to Broadway
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