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.
US President Donald Trump attended the rescheduled White House Correspondents' Dinner, delivering a speech that mixed humor with direct insults aimed at the media and Democrats, highlighting his tumultuous relationship with the US press.
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.
US President Donald Trump attended the rescheduled White House Correspondents' Association dinner, three months after the event was postponed due to a shooting outside the original venue. The dinner, now held at the Waldorf Astoria under heightened security, aims to celebrate press freedom and raise funds for journalism scholarships, despite ongoing tensions between the Trump administration and the media over press access and freedom.
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.
US President Donald Trump attended the rescheduled White House Correspondents' Association dinner, marked by heightened security after a shooting incident in April, amidst ongoing clashes with the media over press freedom and access.
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.
Benjamin Netanyahu will meet Donald Trump at the White House next Tuesday, coinciding with Senator Lindsey Graham's funeral. The visit occurs amid escalating US-Israeli conflict with Iran, Israel's war in Gaza, and calls for Netanyahu's arrest by the ICC.
The White House Correspondents’ Dinner, initially disrupted by an alleged assassination attempt on President Trump in April, has been rescheduled for July 24. The event will be held at the Waldorf Astoria with increased security and fewer attendees, with Trump planning to attend despite past criticisms.
Experts at a public inquiry warn Australia's proposed Aukus nuclear submarine fleet will generate tonnes of weapons-usable uranium-235, posing significant proliferation risks and long-term radioactive waste management challenges, potentially weakening global non-proliferation efforts.
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 White House announced over 200 entities, including utilities, data center developers, and 23 Republican governors, signed President Trump's non-binding Ratepayer Protection Pledge. This commitment aims to shield American consumers from rising energy costs due to data center expansion, with major tech companies like Google and Microsoft also signing on.
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.
President Donald Trump hosted the Los Angeles Dodgers at the White House, celebrating their second consecutive World Series title. Trump praised the team, referenced their Game 7 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays, and expressed anticipation for meeting star player Shohei Ohtani.
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.
The White House confirmed President Donald Trump will not stop the UK's extradition of Andrew and Tristan Tate, arrested in Miami on new sex crime charges including rape and sex trafficking. Despite their support for Trump, a spokesperson and Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated no government intervention would occur.
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.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt criticized the Senate for inaction on the SAVE America Act, a voter ID bill, stating President Trump's patience is "running out." This prompted pushback from Republican senators John Thune, John Cornyn, and Thom Tillis, who cited a lack of votes.
The White House confirmed President Trump will not intervene in the extradition of Andrew and Tristan Tate to the UK, where they face sex crime charges. The brothers, detained in Miami, are challenging extradition, with a federal court hearing scheduled for July 27.
