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Trump downplays the need to check AI development and says he doesn't want to cede edge to China

Trump downplays the need to check AI development and says he doesn't want to cede edge to China

President Donald Trump is playing down the need for his administration to check the development of artificial intelligence
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President Trump Advocates for Crypto Clarity Act and Considers Expanding Bitcoin Holdings

President Trump Advocates for Crypto Clarity Act and Considers Expanding Bitcoin Holdings

President Trump has urged the Senate to advance the Clarity Act following discussions with cryptocurrency executives at the White House. The Clarity Act, which previously passed the House of Representatives, aims to establish a comprehensive regulatory framework for classifying digital assets as securities, commodities, or payment stablecoins. The bill is currently facing a September vote after missing its August deadline, with ongoing disputes between banking interests and crypto businesses. President Trump emphasized the importance of this legislation for the U.S. to maintain its competitive edge against China in cryptocurrency and emerging technologies like artificial intelligence and prediction markets. He specifically called for the passage of a 'fair version of the Clarity Act.' Additionally, when asked about potential government Bitcoin purchases, President Trump expressed openness to recommendations from regulators. His 2025 executive order established a strategic Bitcoin reserve that prevents the ...
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Maria Bartiromo Says ‘More to Come’ in First Comments After Shock Fox News Exit: ‘I Am So Grateful for the Outpouring of Love’

Maria Bartiromo Says ‘More to Come’ in First Comments After Shock Fox News Exit: ‘I Am So Grateful for the Outpouring of Love’

Maria Bartiromo shared her first public comments since her sudden exit from Fox News and Fox Business last week. In a post on social media, Bartiromo thanked “all friends & followers” for their support, and shared a photo of a rainbow breaking through clouds. She also teased that there will be “more to come” in […]
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Maria Bartiromo breaks silence after abrupt Fox News departure

Maria Bartiromo breaks silence after abrupt Fox News departure

Maria Bartiromo thanked supporters and teased her "next moves" in her first public statement since her abrupt Fox News departure.
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House tees up vote on Russia sanctions bill, but prospects for passage are uncertain

House tees up vote on Russia sanctions bill, but prospects for passage are uncertain

The House is expected to take up a punishing Russian sanctions package next week, though prospects of passage are uncertain despite the overwhelming support the bill received in the Senate
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Get your $500 Obamacare refund: who’s eligible

Get your $500 Obamacare refund: who’s eligible

The White House says the Biden administration overcharged Affordable Care Act Exchange plan enrollees.
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Trump promises $5,000 dividend: 'When I say something, I mean it'

Trump promises $5,000 dividend: 'When I say something, I mean it'

Trump first announced the $5,000 proposal during the Republican Party’s midterm convention in Dallas.
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Trump's $5,000 dividend plan draws some Republican skepticism

Trump's $5,000 dividend plan draws some Republican skepticism

By Jacob Bogage WASHINGTON, Sept 10 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump's promise to send U.S. adults $5,000 "dividend" checks if his party keeps control of Congress in November's midterm elections drew a cool reception from some Republicans on Thursday, with several lawmakers saying it would spike
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More US lawmakers seek new AI rules after Anthropic researchers warn of human extinction

More US lawmakers seek new AI rules after Anthropic researchers warn of human extinction

By Courtney Rozen Sept 10 (Reuters) - Growing numbers of U.S. lawmakers are calling for new rules to govern AI systems after dire warnings from two Anthropic researchers that rapidly progressing artificial intelligence could lead to the extinction of the human race in the not-too-distant future.
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President Trump's Shifting Accounts of 9/11 Experiences Draw Scrutiny

President Trump's Shifting Accounts of 9/11 Experiences Draw Scrutiny

President Trump has offered multiple, often conflicting, accounts of his experiences during and immediately after the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. During a recent ceremony honoring first responders and victims' families, President Trump described taking a construction crew to Ground Zero shortly after the attacks, a claim he later clarified to be 'shortly thereafter' and not on the same day as the collapse. He also recounted a dramatic story of being lifted and carried out of the 'creaking' U.S. Steel Building (now One Liberty Plaza) by two firefighters, an account that lacks corroboration. Previously, President Trump has claimed to have watched the second plane hit the World Trade Center from his Trump Tower apartment and to have personally seen people jumping from the Twin Towers, despite not mentioning these details in a live broadcast on 9/11. He also famously claimed to have witnessed thousands of Muslims celebrating in New Jersey, a claim that has been widely disproved. These varying narrat...
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Trump says he does not regret Iran war despite impact it may have on midterm elections

Trump says he does not regret Iran war despite impact it may have on midterm elections

By Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON, Sept 10 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump said he did not regret going to war against Iran despite the impact the conflict may have on the November U.S. midterm elections. "I don't believe in the word 'regret.'
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Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick Advocates for Trump's Tariff Policies and Reshapes Global Trade

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick Advocates for Trump's Tariff Policies and Reshapes Global Trade

Howard Lutnick, the U.S. Secretary of Commerce, has been a vocal proponent of President Trump's tariff agenda, actively participating in trade negotiations with key partners like Canada and Japan. Lutnick, who co-chaired the Trump-Vance transition, has transformed the Commerce Department from a traditionally lower-profile cabinet post into a central command for the administration's efforts to redefine global trade. His portfolio extends beyond tariffs to include foreign investment, semiconductor policy, export controls, and artificial intelligence. This strategic shift aims to leverage tariffs not only for protecting American industries but also to attract manufacturing and investment into the United States. Foreign governments and corporations frequently engage with Lutnick to understand or influence the administration's trade policies.