TODAY News, September 17: Trump Comments on Federal Reserve Interest Rate Decision | Six New Incidents of Concerning A.I. Behavior | King Charles' Shares Rare Response in New Book

TODAY News, September 17: Trump Comments on Federal Reserve Interest Rate Decision | Six New Incidents of Concerning A.I. Behavior | King Charles' Shares Rare Response in New Book

Author: TODAY September 17, 2026 Duration: 28:59
The Federal Reserve raises interest rates a quarter point, going against President Trump's demands to lower rates. Also, OpenAI disclosing instances of concerning behavior from AI, as calls grow louder for Congress to set-up guardrails for the technology. Plus, Princess Diana’s brother Earl Spencer is reflecting on her life through his new book, including allegations that are drawing a rare response from Buckingham Palace. And, NBC's Emilie Ikeda shows us how 90s fashion is making a comeback.

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