With the midterms approaching, some Republicans are beginning to distance themselves from some of President Trump's most controversial policies. The panel discusses what the latest polling is showing.
Clip: Some Republicans distance themselves from Trump's policies
Sep. 18, 2026 AT 9:41 p.m. EDT
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Clip: Why Trump is quick to dismiss concerns about AI safety
Just as AI’s threats to humanity reached a fever pitch with tech CEOs publicly calling for government regulation, Congress left Washington to return to the campaign trail six weeks before Election Day. The panel discusses why President Trump is quick to dismiss the concerns about AI safety and data centers.
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