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Trump Downplays AI Risks, SCOTUS Mail-In Voting Ruling, Kennedy Center Bankruptcy
Briefed in the Morning News edition of Wednesday, 16 September 2026
What was discussed
Trump dismisses AI takeover warnings as hoax2:35
- Donald Trumpclip
The robots will not be taking over and AI fears are a hoax and scam.
- Emily Fengassertion
Trump has called criticism of AI a sick conspiracy that would only benefit China and brushed off regulating development.
U.S. sells AI chips to China despite race framing4:32
- Emily Fengassertion
The Trump administration suspended some AI export controls and allowed Chinese companies to buy a powerful semiconductor chip, with the U.S. government taking a cut of sales.
- Chris McGuireclip
It doesn't make any sense to say that we have to move as fast as possible in AI in order to beat China, while we're also selling China the tech they need to move faster in AI.
Supreme Court blocks USPS mail-in ballot requirements6:22
- Hansi Lo Wangassertion
The Supreme Court rejected the Trump administration's request to pause a federal judge's ruling blocking new USPS mail-in ballot requirements.
Kavanaugh joins majority but questions USPS authority7:17
- Hansi Lo Wangassertion
Justice Kavanaugh voted to keep the USPS plan blocked but wrote that he believes there is at least a fair prospect that USPS does have legal authority to carry out this plan.
Kennedy Center warns of unsafe conditions and bankruptcy10:10
- Anastasia Sylkasassertion
The Kennedy Center says it is on the brink of bankruptcy and an internal memo warns the building may be unsafe to occupy as soon as today.
Rep. Beatty disputes Kennedy Center closure claims11:05
- Anastasia Sylkasassertion
Rep. Beatty claims that the construction consultants the board brought in have never said the building is dangerous.
Kennedy Center financial crisis linked to politicization12:27
- Anastasia Sylkasassertion
Artists and audiences have fled the Kennedy Center over the past year plus, saying it's too politicized, and donations have dried up.
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