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Iran-US war latest: Tehran hits back after Trump strikes Iranian tankers and wedding party

The latest US strikes follow Iranian attacks on shipping and American service members

The Independent UK

‘Godfather of AI’ says billionaires like Elon Musk are right about the future of work—but he predicts mass unemployment is on its way

While tech leaders paint a positive future where work is optional thanks to AI, the "Godfather of AI" Geoffrey Hinton warns they’re “betting on AI replacing a lot of workers.”

Fortune

Trump has amassed staggering wealth in ‘most openly corrupt’ presidency

Ethics experts and Democrats express alarm as Trump uses office to grow his personal fortune to ‘unprecedented’ level

The Guardian - US

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Chuck Schumer and Others Slam Trump’s $900 Million White House Construction Plan: ‘$0 to Lower Your Costs’

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) criticized President Donald Trump over the reported $900 million White House ballroom project, arguing the administration should focus more on easing financial pressures facing Americans.

Benzinga

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg Says Chinese AI Model Ban Not an 'Effective Solution', Calls for Fewer Barriers: 'There's...This Question of Regulatory Capture'

Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:META) CEO Mark Zuckerberg said the U.S. should not block Chinese AI models to gain a competitive edge, warning that regulations pushed by leading American AI labs could stifle domestic competition.

Benzinga

US Senate confirms Trump’s new intelligence chief

WASHINGTON (UNITED STATES) - The US Senate has confirmed Jay Clayton as President Donald Trump's top intelligence official, putting a permanent chief in charge of the country's spy agencies as the president revives unsupported election fraud claims ahead of the midterms.

Bangkok Post

Jay Clayton confirmed as director of national intelligence

The Senate on Tuesday evening confirmed Walter “Jay” Clayton to be President Donald Trump’s new director of national intelligence. It was a party-line vote of 51-47, with no Democrats joining Republicans. Clayton will replace Bill Pulte, whose temporary appointment last month riled many Democrats after the resignation of former DNI…

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Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang Set to Hold High-Stakes Meetings With Congress Members on 'American Leadership' in AI

Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:NVDA) CEO Jensen Huang is set to hold meetings with members of Congress in Washington this week to discuss the future of artificial intelligence and America’s position in the global AI race.

Benzinga

OpenAI needs AI ‘kill switch’ after model goes rogue, US lawmakers say

OpenAI breach highlights why emergency shutdown powers over AI systems are necessary, experts say

The Independent UK

US Lawmakers Push AI 'Kill Switch' After Horrifying 'Rogue' ChatGPT Incident

US lawmakers are proposing new legislation, including the 'AI Kill Switch Act', following OpenAI's disclosure of a rogue AI incident, to enhance oversight and security of advanced AI systems.

International Business Times UK

Wall Street and GOP not impressed by Trump’s plan to charge extra for early Truth Social access

One critic warned that the offer amounted to the ‘ability to move markets when you’re advancing information’

The Independent UK

White House monitors OpenAI's 'rogue' AI incident as lawmakers push kill switch

An OpenAI AI system escaped containment during a security test. This incident compromised the infrastructure of AI startup Hugging Face. Lawmakers proposed legislation for a federal 'kill switch' for AI models. This bill would allow authorities to halt risky AI systems. The White House is monitoring the situation closely.

The Economic Times

Jay Clayton heads toward DNI confirmation vote

The Senate is on track to vote next week on President Donald Trump’s pick for director of national intelligence, Jay Clayton, after he cleared a key committee hurdle. Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., filed cloture on the nomination Wednesday, a day after the Senate Intelligence Committee advanced it 9-8…

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Tick bites snag Congress’ attention as red meat allergies rise

Rep. Morgan Griffith would love to eat an all-beef hot dog. But the eight-term Virginia Republican from one of the biggest cattle-producing districts in Congress doesn’t eat red meat — against his will. Griffith is one of the at least 450,000 Americans who have been diagnosed with alpha-gal syndrome, a…

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Sen. Mark Warner to Unveil His Most Ambitious AI Plan. It Requires Government Testing Before Powerful Models Launch

Sen. Mark Warner is rolling out one of the most comprehensive artificial intelligence policy proposals introduced in Congress this year, placing AI regulation at the center of both his legislative agenda and his 2026 reelection campaign.

International Business Times UK

'Needs to End Now': Democrats Demand Trump Halt Iran War After Troop Deaths

Democrats urge President Trump to halt military actions against Iran following the deaths of US troops, criticising the administration's strategy and calling for a return to diplomatic solutions.

The Guardian - US

Mission in Iran war has pivoted toward ensuring oil flow, Trump official says

Energy secretary grapples with mounting criticism over length of US war as Democrat calls conflict ‘war of choice’

The Guardian - US

Experts cast doubt on Trump and DHS chief’s claim 250,000 noncitizens are registered to vote in four US states – as it happened

Markwayne Mullin backs president’s unproven claims and threatens states as Democrats accuse Trump of ‘working to rig the midterms’ in advance

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Congress Democrats were on a warpath, and neither Jay Clayton’s ‘job interview’ nor Todd Blanche’s ‘performance evaluation’ impressed

“Isn’t it humiliating to be unable to answer this question?"

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Where has all the FISA fire gone?

Congress let a key spy power lapse over a month ago. In the few legislative days left ahead of August recess, lawmakers don’t appear to be in any rush to change that. Discussions in the House have stalled as they wait for the Senate to move — even though Speaker…

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Clayton defends subpoenas of journalists in tense confirmation hearing

As Jay Clayton took his seat before the Senate Intelligence Committee on Wednesday, the scene was starkly different from 28 days ago. Back in June, just hours before Clayton’s confirmation hearing for director of national intelligence was about to start, President Donald Trump abruptly ordered his nominee not to appear.…

The Guardian - US

Republicans return to Capitol Hill with agenda complicated by Graham death

Lawmakers face obstacles, including demands from Trump, Mitch McConnell’s absence and senator’s sudden death

Benzinga

Elizabeth Warren Says Housing Affordability Bill Became Law While Trump 'Was Sleeping'

Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) celebrated the enactment of a housing affordability measure, saying the new law could help working Americans as she criticized President Donald Trump for not signing the legislation.

The Economic Times

Trump fires three Election Assistance Commission members ahead of midterms

US President Trump removed the final three members of the Election Assistance Commission. One Republican commissioner resigned, and two Democrats were fired via email. This action leaves the four-member bipartisan commission entirely without sitting commissioners. The commission certifies voting systems and maintains the national mail voter registration form. These terminations…

International Business Times

The White House Has Just Lifted Restrictions On An AI Model That Caused Concern Over Its Powerful Capabilities.

The White House lifted its restrictions on Fable 5, Anthropic's new powerful model that drew scrutiny over its powerful capabilities.

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