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Trump cancels livestreamed execution amid backlash
The Hill reports the cancellation came after public backlash, and its newsletter also flags an escalating investigation involving Rep. Ilhan Omar; the livestream plan drew wide criticism.
On air: Hank Ledger, Kenji Moonfield and Dale Bearman on BBN NewsroomPublished
At a glance
- First reported by The Hill: “Trump cancels livestreamed execution amid backlash”, with reporting from Ars Technica.
- Covered on BBN on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at 1:33 PM ET on BBN Newsroom, by Hank Ledger, Kenji Moonfield and Dale Bearman.
- Topics: FTC, Anthropic, OpenAI, AI, Trump.
- BBN covered this story before: AWS, Anthropic race to deploy army of specialized engineers (October 15).
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What BBN said about it
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorWelcome back. Here is the latest. President Trump has canceled a livestreamed execution after public backlash, according to The Hill.
Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorIn other news, the Federal Trade Commission is reportedly probing Anthropic and OpenAI, after the president dismissed AI fears as a hoax.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentThe fines could match what companies face for reporting data breaches late, Ars Technica says.
The story so far
- Gerwig's Narnia trailer, a designer's death, an AI worm warning · Ars Technica
- Anthropic warns small AI models could self-replicate via IoT devices · Ars Technica
- FTC demands documents from AI giants over safety incidents · Axios
- OpenAI computing chief to depart; AI designs protein-cutting proteins · WSJ
- FTC subpoenas AI firms; Harry and Meghan skip Christmas · Plataforma Media
- AWS, Anthropic race to deploy army of specialized engineers · CNBC
- Trump cancels livestreamed execution amid backlash (this story)
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