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Congresswoman Kiggans Hosts VA Secretary Collins for Veterans Roundtable in Virginia Beach

Congresswoman Kiggans Hosts VA Secretary Collins for Veterans Roundtable in Virginia Beach

Congresswoman Jen Kiggans (VA-02), a Navy veteran, recently hosted U.S. Secretary of Veterans Affairs Doug Collins in Virginia Beach for a roundtable discussion focused on supporting Coastal Virginia's veterans. The visit included a stop at Be Free Craft Café, a veteran-owned small business, followed by a roundtable at the Jones & Cabacoy Veterans Care Center with local veterans and community stakeholders. The discussions aimed to provide veterans with a direct channel to VA leadership to address concerns regarding care, benefits, and services. Congresswoman Kiggans emphasized the importance of the VA listening directly to the men and women it serves. Since taking office, Kiggans has focused on improving veterans' healthcare, strengthening VA accountability, and ensuring veterans receive their earned benefits. In May 2026, she voted for the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027, which allocated $450.29 billion for the Department of Veterans Affairs. Addition...
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US appeals court upholds Pentagon's blacklisting of Anthropic

US appeals court upholds Pentagon's blacklisting of Anthropic

NEW YORK, Sept 25 (Reuters) -  A federal appeals court upheld on Friday the Pentagon's blacklisting of Anthropic from military contracts, handing a victory to President Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth in their battle with the AI startup over safety guardrails on its technology.
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Jake Paul Posts AI Video with President Trump Following Pentagon Visit Backlash

Jake Paul Posts AI Video with President Trump Following Pentagon Visit Backlash

Jake Paul, alongside his brother Logan Paul, recently visited the Pentagon, meeting with Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and other senior government officials. This visit, which included touring the building and speaking to military personnel, drew significant public backlash. In response to the criticism, Jake Paul posted an AI-generated video on X featuring himself and President Trump rapping together. The video was accompanied by the caption, 'Stay mad we saving America.' The Paul brothers' Washington trip on September 17 also involved meetings with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, who praised Jake Paul's transition from content creator to entrepreneur and professional boxer. Logan Paul thanked service members for their sacrifices, while Jake Paul encouraged them to be proud of their service. The backlash against the Paul brothers' Pentagon visit and subsequent AI video has been fueled by various factors, including their relocation to Puerto Rico for tax incentives and questions surrounding the use o...
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Federal court says Pentagon can label Anthropic a supply chain risk

Federal court says Pentagon can label Anthropic a supply chain risk

A federal appeals court has rejected Anthropic's challenge to the Pentagon's labeling of it as a supply chain risk
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Governor Newsom Criticizes President Trump's Climate Stance and Announces AI Safety Experts

Governor Newsom Criticizes President Trump's Climate Stance and Announces AI Safety Experts

During Climate Week NYC, Governor Gavin Newsom met with world and business leaders, criticizing President Trump for what he described as an abdication of responsibilities on climate change. Newsom accused President Trump of attempting to revert to 19th-century energy policies by promoting fossil fuels, reopening coal plants, and planning new oil drilling, which Newsom believes puts the American economy at risk. In contrast, Newsom highlighted California's leadership in clean energy, stating that the state's economy runs on two-thirds clean energy daily and has achieved significant GDP growth while reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Separately, Newsom announced the formation of a group of world-leading experts to advise on California's AI safety framework, including the development of a potential "kill switch" for advanced AI models, expressing concern over President Trump's perceived lack of guardrails for artificial intelligence.
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Trump relishes showing Xi his Marine One chopper and new White House helipad

Trump relishes showing Xi his Marine One chopper and new White House helipad

President Donald Trump showed off some of his favorite things at the White House to China's leader, Xi Jinping, on Thursday
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Four takeaways from Trump's summit with Xi in Washington

Four takeaways from Trump's summit with Xi in Washington

By Simon Lewis, Trevor Hunnicutt and David Brunnstrom WASHINGTON, Sept 24 (Reuters) - US President Donald Trump welcomed Chinese President Xi Jinping to the White House on Thursday, with talks on trade and artificial intelligence and the growing strategic rivalry between the countries all in the
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Trump welcomes Xi to Washington looking for a trade win

Trump welcomes Xi to Washington looking for a trade win

By Trevor Hunnicutt and David Brunnstrom WASHINGTON, Sept 24 (Reuters) - US President Donald Trump welcomes Chinese President Xi Jinping to the White House on Thursday for a lavish state summit expected to be heavy on symbolism but light on substance, with both leaders keen to showcase stable ties
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Trump and Xi Jinping head into Washington summit with both leaders thinking time is on their side

Trump and Xi Jinping head into Washington summit with both leaders thinking time is on their side

Presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping have a packed agenda for their talks at the White House
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Energy Department will spend $2 billion to squeeze more electricity from aging power grid

Energy Department will spend $2 billion to squeeze more electricity from aging power grid

The Energy Department is set to announce it will spend almost $2 billion to try to squeeze more electricity out of the nation’s aging and stressed power grid
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Trump says he'll discuss AI with Xi but wants to 'leave it exactly where it is'

Trump says he'll discuss AI with Xi but wants to 'leave it exactly where it is'

WASHINGTON, Sept 24 (Reuters) - US President Donald Trump said artificial intelligence will be a "big topic of discussion" when he meets with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday, but said both leaders wanted to leave things as they are. "A big day with President Xi of China.
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Trump plans grand spectacle for potentially tense talks as Xi arrives in US

Trump plans grand spectacle for potentially tense talks as Xi arrives in US

By Trevor Hunnicutt WASHINGTON, Sept 23 (Reuters) - US President Donald Trump welcomes Chinese President Xi Jinping to Washington on Wednesday for a three-day visit where the superpowers' tensions over trade, technology and Tehran will play out against a backdrop of pomp and ceremony.