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Bessent meets with Chinese counterpart ahead of Trump-Xi summit

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent met with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng in New York ahead of a planned Trump-Xi summit. The talks focused on U.S.-China economic and trade issues, with AI, critical minerals, and an expiring trade agreement expected to be addressed. Rep. Ro Khanna called for AI safeguards to be a priority at the summit.

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How AI Is Reshaping Election Campaigns in Israel

Israeli politicians, including the prime minister and senior lawmakers, are using AI-generated videos to attack rivals ahead of a fall election, outpacing regulators. The article describes deepfake-style campaign content that carries AI labels and says traditional attack ads now look tame by comparison.

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Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Sept. 20, 2026

A Sunday show transcript features host framing of President Trump facing Republican concern over the Iran war, high gas prices, and deportation policy ahead of the midterms, then interviews Rep. Ro Khanna about AI cooperation with China and Trump's planned AI czar. The segment presents critical valence toward Trump and his policies while giving a Democratic lawmaker a prominent platform.

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Federal Reserve rate hike reflects new world of sticky inflation and faster growth

The Federal Reserve raised its benchmark interest rate as inflation remains stubbornly high and economic growth accelerates, marking a shift away from the low-rate era. The article explains that higher long-term borrowing costs stem from deficits, AI data center investment, and oil prices, while noting Trump's criticism of the Fed and a progressive critic's argument that his policies contribute to higher rates.

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Khanna calls for a government agency to oversee AI ‘like the FDA’

Rep. Ro Khanna called for a new federal agency to regulate artificial intelligence, comparing it to the FDA and urging independent technical oversight. The article also notes warnings from bipartisan lawmakers and former President Obama that the Trump administration is not doing enough on AI safety, while Trump dismisses such concerns as a hoax.

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