Moonshot, a 3-year-old company, has released 'Kimi', an open-source AI model, contrasting with closely guarded US closed AI models, amidst rising China-US AI governance rivalry.
Donald Trump's second administration sees a record 27 Senate-confirmed officials leaving, facilitating a power grab by concentrating power in the presidency through acting officials, aided by recent Supreme Court rulings.
Trump joked about running for a fourth term while project-linked wallets moved 10.84 million TRUMP tokens worth about $16.91 million. The token has fallen sharply as the project expands liquidity programs and rewards for top holders.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy is scheduled to meet Donald Trump at the White House on Tuesday as renewed efforts continue to end the war with Russia. The talks follow a shift in US focus to the conflict with Iran.
Nearly 200 Silicon Valley companies, including Proton and Y Combinator, have urged the Trump administration not to ban US access to Chinese open-weight AI models. They argue a ban would harm US startups by increasing costs and benefiting major US AI labs, while the White House discusses potential safeguards and theft allegations.
The Trump administration announced new tariffs on 60 economies, including the EU, effective July 24, citing forced labor in imported goods. Critics view the move as a legal workaround for broad tariff programs previously struck down by the Supreme Court, utilizing Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is set to meet Donald Trump in Washington next week, following a visit to Kyiv by US right-wing influencer Laura Loomer, who has notably reversed her previous anti-Ukraine stance after experiencing an air raid and witnessing the conflict firsthand.
The US Justice Department under President Donald Trump has withdrawn subpoenas issued to New York Times reporters, which demanded sources for a report on security concerns regarding a Qatari-donated Air Force One. The NYT challenged the move as press intimidation, citing First Amendment violations, a stance supported by Reporters Without Borders.
Andrew and Tristan Tate were arrested in Miami and face extradition to the UK on new rape and sex trafficking charges. The White House confirmed the Trump administration will not intervene, despite the Tates' support for Donald Trump.
The White House announced that a landmark US-Saudi civilian nuclear agreement is contingent on Riyadh joining the Abraham Accords and establishing diplomatic ties with Israel, a shift from earlier statements. The deal, which would use US technology, has raised concerns among experts and lawmakers over potential nuclear proliferation risks due to relaxed inspection protocols.
Donald Trump hosted the World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers at the White House, receiving a custom jersey and ring. Key players attended, but Mookie Betts and Kike Hernández notably did not, citing family and injury rehab, amidst controversy over ICE raids in Los Angeles.
The US Justice Department under Donald Trump withdrew subpoenas demanding New York Times journalists disclose sources for a report on security concerns regarding a Qatari-donated Air Force One, an action the NYT called a First Amendment violation.
US President Donald Trump stated that a civil nuclear deal for Saudi Arabia is contingent on joining the Abraham Accords, a condition Riyadh has long rejected without a pathway to Palestinian statehood, immediately casting doubt on the agreement.
The White House is pushing back against Senate Democrats' rejection of the latest CLARITY Act draft, citing ethics provisions as a major sticking point. The dispute over crypto market legislation highlights deep divisions among lawmakers, risking delays to broader regulatory reform.
The New York Times is challenging White House-backed FBI subpoenas for its reporters' sources in federal court, arguing the administration is abusing the justice system to deter critical coverage. The subpoenas, related to stories on Air Force One security, targeted reporters' homes and sought phone records of family members.
Senator Dick Durbin stated that the White House is withholding $400 million in military aid for Ukraine, approved by Congress, with funds potentially unavailable until 2029. The aid, part of the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative, has been delayed, prompting concerns from Ukrainian leader Vladimir Zelensky and criticism from Senator Mitch McConnell.
US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer stated that the US is not receiving sufficient critical mineral exports from China despite ongoing high-level talks. He emphasized US leverage and efforts to boost domestic production to reduce dependency.
The Kimi K3, a new 2.8 trillion-parameter open-weight AI model from a Chinese developer, has drawn attention for its performance, prompting Washington's concern that Chinese developers may be circumventing US restrictions on AI models and advanced semiconductors.
The White House and Beijing used subtly different phrases to describe their relationship, highlighting a broader US challenge in interpreting China's intentions. Analysts attribute this difficulty to funding cuts in US language programs, dwindling student exchanges, and reduced interest in learning Chinese, leading to fragmented China analysis.
Ed Miliband's appointment as UK Foreign Secretary by PM Andy Burnham has angered Washington, with the White House expressing deep concern over Miliband's past criticisms of Trump. UK readers, however, largely view the US reaction as overreach, asserting Britain's sovereignty.
Australian tech entrepreneur Chris Wade, once arrested by the Secret Service and sued by Apple, was pardoned by Donald Trump after helping the FBI and selling his cybersecurity firm Corellium for $285 million. Now a US citizen, he advises Trump and Elon Musk, works as Cellebrite's CTO, and has returned to his hometown pub in Murwillumbah.
A year after US strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities, an ongoing war has seen Iran gain leverage by controlling the Strait of Hormuz, impacting global fuel prices. US President Donald Trump now threatens new strikes on an Iranian nuclear facility known as 'Pickaxe Mountain'.
Pfc. Benjamin Del Real Jr., an active-duty soldier, plans to sue the Secret Service for $25 million under the Federal Tort Claims Act after being hit by a stray bullet during a White House shooting, accusing them of negligence.
Donald Trump defended new 50% tariffs on most Canadian goods, claiming Canada cannot survive without the US. The White House announced the duties, igniting tensions, while Canadian PM Mark Carney stated the country is "united" and agreed to intensify negotiations.
