NPR News: 09-24-2026 5AM EDT
Summary
President Trump hosts Chinese President Xi Jinping for a state visit to discuss tariffs, Iran, and AI, following a temporary trade truce on rare earths. A Senate hearing scrutinizes Flock’s AI-powered license plate readers, with witnesses sharing stories of wrongful accusations and privacy concerns. The report also covers Hurricane Polo’s heavy rains in Mexico, Senator Warren’s challenge to the Commerce Department over removed scientific integrity language, a lawsuit against Six Flags over a roller coaster accident, and McDonald’s $8 billion plan to automate its restaurants.
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Judge orders restoration of press credentials for CNN, MSN, Politico
President Xi Jinping's state visit to the White House
Senate hearing on Flock surveillance cameras and privacy
Hurricane Polo impacts southwestern Mexico
Warren presses Commerce Dept on census policy changes
Six Flags lawsuit and McDonald's automation plans
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