UN General Assembly Week, Trump's Triumphal Arch, Air Traffic Control AI

World leaders gather in New York for the U.N. General Assembly with the war between the U.S. and Iran dominating the agenda and questions about whether diplomacy can gain traction with Iran's president in attendance.
President Trump says his planned "triumphal arch" memorial near Arlington National Cemetery will also house drones, snipers and ammunition, after a judge ordered the administration to give notice before work begins.
The Federal Aviation Administration is preparing to roll out an $875 million A.I system to help manage the nation’s airspace, starting in the Washington D.C. area.

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(0:00) Introduction
(01:56) UN General Assembly Week
(05:38) Trump's Triumphal Arch
(09:23) Air Traffic Control AI

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