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Bernie Sanders and Steve Bannon call for curbs on AI at ‘pro-human’ summit

Leftwing senator and far-right strategist rail against tech oligarchs but offer competing visions on Chinese ‘cold war’

The Guardian - US

Families of the 67 who died in last year's midair collision want reforms to prevent the next tragedy

The loved ones of the 67 people killed in last year's collision between an airliner and Army helicopter over Washington, D.C., have a message for Congress and regulators

The Independent UK

Federal corruption trial opens for DC Council member Trayon White

A bribery trial starts this week for a Washington, D.C., Council member accused of accepting cash from an associate in exchange for using his elected position to help extend city contracts for the associate’s businesses

The Independent UK

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Good heavens! US reveals it has placed weapons in space

TOI correspondent from Washington: Space war has just come out of the closet. One small disclosure from Washington on Monday is expected to lead to a giant leap for humankind – towards an arms race in the skies.

The Times of India

Lockerbie bombing aimed ‘to inflict pain and horror’, US court told

A hearing in Washington DC heard that the trial of Abu Agila Masud is expected to last around two months, starting in mid-January.

Evening Standard

Canada will be ‘stronger, more resilient, more independent’ after US trade war: Carney

Canada aims for economic resilience and independence from trade disputes. New tax incentives will encourage private investment in Canadian businesses. The nation is also seeking deeper economic ties with the European Union. This strategy aims to reduce dependence on the United States market. Canada remains open to future mutually beneficial…

The Times of India

US threatens EU with retaliation over European preference in EU budget

Washington said that the competitiveness fund included in the budget would “impede” partnership with the US because of provisions favouring “made in Europe” products.

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Russia, Venezuela and Trump’s oil push: the EU's awkward G20 energy summit

EU Energy Commissioner Dan Jørgensen heads to the G20 energy meeting in Houston as Brussels’ clean-energy strategy clashes with Washington’s push for “energy abundance” through greater oil and gas production. The presence of Russian and Venezuelan officials adds a further geopolitical complication.

Euronews

US confirms for first time it has deployed weapons in space

Analysts warn of an acceleration in high-risk arms race with Russia and China in Earth’s orbit

The Guardian - UK

Harvard Kennedy fellow Shlomit Wagman: The U.S. and China will never trust each other on AI. That may not matter

A workable AI safety pact would set shared warning signs and enforceable brakes—without requiring U.S.-China trust.

Fortune

Chilling report reveals FAA failed to fix flight paths after deadly 2025 Potomac midair collision

The NTSB said responses by the FAA to 11 of 33 recommendations made by the board after a 2025 mid-air collision killed 67 people near Washington were "unacceptable"

The Independent UK

Could AI "Seize Control" of the Internet? What Anthropic's CEO Warned — and How China Responded

China calls Anthropic CEO's AI warning "fearmongering" after his essay on China's AI rise, 10 days before the Trump-Xi summit.

Latin Times

Mitch McConnell Spent Ninety-Two Days Out of Sight, and No Rule in Washington Could Make Him Say Why

Mitch McConnell's health questions went unanswered for three months. Learn which rules can force a senator to explain an absence and why none applied to him.

International Business Times UK

Tech CEOs call for AI regulation. Trump and Congress are not rushing to act

President Donald Trump is leading the opposition to recent calls by tech leaders seeking greater government oversight, including Anthropic's Dario Amodei, OpenAI's Sam Altman and xAI's Elon Musk.

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Trump dismisses AI safety alarm, says US already has tools to police industry

"The only control or 'guardrails' that AI needs is a STRONG AND SMART (High IQ!) PRESIDENT, and the U.S.A. has that, in spades!" Trump wrote on Truth ‌Social, adding that China ⁠would benefit ⁠from the doubt being cast on AI development. Trump is scheduled to meet with Chinese President Xi…

France 24

US Supreme Court rejects Trump bid to restrict mail ballots as voting begins

The US Supreme Court on Monday rejected President Donald Trump’s bid to impose new restrictions on mail ballots ahead of November’s midterm elections. The ruling leaves states free to continue using existing voting procedures, after election officials warned the last-minute changes could disrupt ballot distribution.

The Independent UK

Trump boasts that he’s turning the White House into a ‘palace’ as he gushes over his new helipad

In an effort to put his mark on Washington, Trump has worked on renovating the White House by paving over the Rose Garden for a new patio and covering the Oval Office in gold

The Economic Times

Houthis strike Saudi targets anew as talks over Strait of Hormuz stall

Iran-aligned Houthis launched fresh attacks on Saudi Arabia as their advances along Yemen’s Red Sea coast intensified pressure on Riyadh. Gulf states postponed talks with Iran, raising fears of wider regional conflict and oil supply disruptions. Saudi airstrikes continued, while Washington resisted direct military intervention. Crude prices rose amid heightened…

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International Business Times UK

Where Is Mitch McConnell? Capitol Police Presence at DC Home Raises New Questions After Senate No-Show

Mitch McConnell missed the Senate's September 14 return after about three months away, with his office yet to announce when he will resume duties following a June fall and hospitalisation.

France 24

US Space Force confirms weapons deployed in space for first time

The US Space Force on Monday confirmed for the first time that Washington has weapons deployed in orbit, as the United States, China and Russia expand their military capabilities in space. The disclosure highlights a growing focus on controlling the space domain and protecting satellites vital to military communications, surveillance…

The Independent UK

‘The monster is loose’: Mike Johnson is Trump’s proxy pushing AI in Congress even as members fear the worst

ANALYSIS: Trump says the ‘only control or ‘guardrails’ that AI needs is a ‘STRONG AND SMART PRESIDENT.’ That means nobody should expect urgent action from Washington on it, Eric Garcia writes.

The Economic Times

Ten ways to thank Trump: Kennedy Center's proposed inscriptions surface in court filing amid legal fight and cash crunch

The Kennedy Center board plans to add President Donald Trump's name to the building. This proposal comes amid a legal battle over the cultural institution's facade. Representative Joyce Beatty revealed the board's plan in a new court filing. The filing also includes a draft resolution to shut the center down.…

Latin Times

The Dominican Republic's Rare-Earths Deal With Washington: What's Real, What's Revised, and What's Still Just a Promise

The DR-U.S. rare earths framework signed Sept. 10 is non-binding, sets no jobs figure, and Pedernales won't see a feasibility study until 2027.

The Times of India

‘No help whatsoever’: Trump seeks reimbursement from nations for securing Strait of Hormuz

US president Donald Trump on Monday demanded that countries benefiting from the security of the Strait of Hormuz reimburse Washington for the costs of protecting the crucial oil-shipping route, accusing nations of providing “no help whatsoever” during the conflict with Iran.

The Times of India

Texas politics inflamed by MAGA cowboys v Indians row

The TOI correspondent from Washington : The photograph that Bo French chose to make a political argument about Indians and foreigners overrunning the University of Texas, Austin, may have been worth thousands of social media posts, but it failed the statistical smell test.

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