AI military report nearly sparked a US–China crisis | Katie Pavlich Tonight Full Episode

On “Katie Pavlich Tonight,” Lauren Wright guest hosts!
Did AI almost start World War III? Reports say a military report created by AI almost led U.S. troops to board a Chinese vessel. Is the fear of AI rational – or has it gone too far?
NewsNation’s Libbey Dean has the details of President Trump and Mayor Mamdani’s meeting today ahead of the United Nations Summit. Protests are expected outside the U.N. Summit ahead of Prime Minister Netanyahu’s arrival.
NewsNation’s Ali Bradley brings the latest from an ICE shooting in Austin, Texas.
Rep. Byron Donalds (R-Fla.) joins Lauren with his thoughts ahead of the Florida gubernatorial race.
Plus, how did Presley Gerber die in rehab?
This episode originally aired on Sept. 21, 2026.
Video Summary
AI GeneratedPresident Trump visits New York for the UN General Assembly to address regional security and diplomacy. The program also explores the dangers of AI in national security, political tensions involving New York leadership and Israeli PM Netanyahu, celebrity activism, the prescription drug crisis in Hollywood, and various domestic legal and political stories.
