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NPR News: 09-29-2026 11PM EDT

Sep 30, 2026 · 4m

Summary

President Trump announced a voluntary AI self-policing agreement with major tech firms, while the Supreme Court temporarily allowed the administration to resume deporting migrants to third countries. The broadcast also covers a renewed lawsuit against Cornell University over its Title IX handling of a sexual assault case and the legal hurdles facing startups attempting to use gene-edited human embryos. Additionally, a Venezuelan man shot by ICE agents faces assault charges, and the latest MacArthur Fellows were announced.

Topics discussed

Trump announces voluntary AI self-regulation agreement Supreme Court allows resumption of third-country deportations Cornell University Title IX sexual assault lawsuit Startups push to legalize gene-edited human embryos Venezuelan man charged with assault after ICE shooting Flood watch in Southwest after Hurricane Polo 2025 MacArthur Fellows announced
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