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CNN barred from Donald Trump's upcoming Air Force One trip
The White House has replaced CNN with conservative network Real America's Voice News for President Donald Trump's upcoming Air Force One trip.
Trump rejects Iran's ceasefire proposal, to resume bombing after elections
United States President Donald Trump has reportedly rejected Iran's proposal for a seven-day ceasefire.
OpenAI, Google, and Anthropic planning an independent AI safety group
OpenAI, Google, and Anthropic are planning to create an independent artificial intelligence (AI) safety organization by late 2026 or early 2027, according to The Information.
US-China talks focus on AI, Xi says human control needed
Chinese President Xi Jinping and United States President Donald Trump met at the White House on Thursday.
Elizabeth Holmes to leave prison for halfway house in 2027
Elizabeth Holmes, the former CEO of Theranos, has been approved for a transfer to a halfway house next year.
Trump rolls out 100-foot-long red carpet for Xi's arrival
United States President Donald Trump welcomed Chinese President Xi Jinping in a grand ceremony at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, on Wednesday.
Trump made stock transactions worth up to $270M in July
US President Donald Trump made over 1,000 stock transactions in July alone, according to an analysis by The Guardian.
Video: Trump inaudible as press pool boycotts helipad unveiling event
United States President Donald Trump was barely audible during a White House event on Monday when he unveiled a new helipad on the South Lawn and interacted with construction workers before heading to New York for the United Nations General Assembly.
White House launches 'Trump TV' after banning 3 media outlets
The White House has launched a 24/7 video channel called "Trump TV: The Essentials Station."
US networks boycott coverage of Trump after White House ban
In a rare move, major United States television networks have decided to boycott coverage of President Donald Trump.
Explainer: How the White House press pool impacts media coverage
The White House press pool, a system that has been in place since Franklin D Roosevelt's presidency, is now facing challenges.
Don't cite China's progress to forgo regulations: Microsoft's AI chief
Mustafa Suleyman, Microsoft's AI chief, has said that China's advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) shouldn't be used as an excuse to avoid regulating the technology.
Xi Jinping US visit: Rare-earth magnets could be in focus
Chinese President Xi Jinping is set to embark on a three-day official visit to the US, his first in over a decade.
'Sad...': Zara Larsson lambasts White House for using her song
Swedish pop sensation Zara Larsson has slammed the White House for using her song Midnight Sun in a social media post.
Russian oil no-go for India, but US can buy uranium
The United States is a step away from tightening its economic pressure on nations buying Russian oil and gas.
Tim Cook, Sam Altman to attend Trump-Xi Jinping state dinner
Tim Cook, the Executive Chairman of Apple Inc. and Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI, will attend a state dinner hosted by US President Donald Trump for Chinese President Xi Jinping next week, according to Bloomberg.
Why Donald Trump doesn't want to check AI development
US President Donald Trump has downplayed the need for regulations on artificial intelligence (AI) development.
Trump's push to ease data center rules could harm Americans
US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) officials have warned that President Donald Trump's efforts to fast-track the construction of artificial intelligence (AI) data centers are weakening environmental regulations.
White House calls Truth Social world's top platform, data disagrees
The White House has declared Truth Social, the social media platform owned by Donald Trump, as the "most powerful and popular social media platform in the world."
Russian developers used Claude to create kamikaze drone software: Anthropic
A small group of Russian developers has reportedly used an AI chatbot, Claude, to create software for autonomous "kamikaze" attack drones.
Donald Trump says Moon belongs to the US
US President Donald Trump has claimed that the United States owns the Moon.
White House launches games where players capture migrants, build border
The official White House website has launched a series of arcade-style games, including one where players can "capture people at the southern border" and another where they can build a border wall.
Zuckerberg called Trump to voice concerns over national AI regulator
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has expressed concerns over the proposal of a national artificial intelligence (AI) regulator.
US-Israel war timeline unclear; Vance questions war tag
United States Vice President JD Vance has refused to give a timeline for the end of the ongoing US-Israel conflict with Iran.
Justice Department, X tracking hackers behind cyberattack
The US Justice Department is working with Elon Musk's X to trace the hackers behind a recent password-recovery attack.
US enforcement agency plans to spend $2M on robotic dogs
The US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is planning to invest up to $2 million in robotic dogs from Boston Dynamics.
White House teleprompter operator fined $172,000 over Kalshi insider bets
Gabriel Perez, a teleprompter operator at the White House, has been fined over $172,000 to settle an investigation by a federal regulator.
Donald Trump made securities trades worth $263M in June
US President Donald Trump made over 1,000 securities trades in June alone.
Donald Trump can continue construction of White House ballroom
The US Supreme Court has allowed President Donald Trump to continue construction of his controversial White House ballroom.
Trump plans 1,000 space launches and re-entries annually by 2030
US President Donald Trump has signed a memorandum to significantly ramp up commercial space launches in the country.
North Korea could have 80-120 nuclear warheads: South Korea
South Korea's Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back has claimed that North Korea could have between 80 and 120 nuclear warheads, more than double the White House's estimate of 57.
Centre reacts after Trump praises Indian polls
India has responded to United States President Donald Trump's praise of its electoral system, emphasizing that the "credibility and robustness" of its election machinery is globally recognized.
Who's Natalie Harp, Trump's little-known aide at center of controversy
Natalie Harp, President Donald Trump's little-known executive assistant, has become the center of a political controversy after Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff questioned her presence on a secretive flight with Trump after the NATO summit in Turkey.
Trump cites India's election system to push voter ID law
United States President Donald Trump has cited India's election system as he pushes for the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) America Act.
Iranian lawmaker mocks Trump over Hormuz 'bluff'
An Iranian lawmaker has mocked United States President Donald Trump over his recent threat to take control of the Strait of Hormuz.
US loses $1.3B worth of Reaper drones in Iran conflict
The United States military has reportedly lost at least 45 MQ-9 Reaper drones in its ongoing conflict with Iran.
Trump sued over paid early access to Truth Social posts
President Donald Trump has been sued over the controversial sale of early access to his posts on Truth Social.
Trump confirms secret plane switch amid Iran threat
United States President Donald Trump has confirmed that he was moved to a different aircraft while leaving Turkey last month due to a possible threat from Iran.
OpenAI's hiring of ex-Trump official draws criticism from White House
OpenAI's recent appointment of Dean Ball, a former Trump administration official, has sparked a major controversy.
Trump to appeal ruling which halted White House ballroom construction
US President Donald Trump has announced his intention to appeal a federal appeals court ruling that halted the construction of a new ballroom at the White House.
Trump signs executive orders limiting birthright citizenship
United States President Donald Trump has signed two new executive orders aimed at limiting birthright citizenship. The move comes after the US Supreme Court had rejected a similar attempt as unconstitutional.
Probe ordered after helicopter carrying Trump, passenger jet fly closely
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), the nation's top accident-investigating agency, has launched an investigation into an incident involving President Donald Trump's Marine One helicopter.
Armed man arrested at Trump's golf course
A 38-year-old man was arrested on Sunday at President Donald Trump's golf course in Rancho Palos Verdes, California, ahead of the president's visit for a fundraising dinner there.
What Trump, Netanyahu discussed behind closed doors on Iran
United States President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a closed-door meeting on Tuesday at the White House.
Moonshot AI hits $35B valuation after Kimi K3 breakthrough
Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) start-up Moonshot AI has achieved a whopping $35 billion valuation, following a successful funding round that raised $3.5 billion.
Noah Kahan slams Trump for unauthorized use of his song
Singer-songwriter Noah Kahan has slammed US President Donald Trump and his administration for using the song American Cars in a White House social media post.
Trump orders 250 Cadillac Escalade SUVs for presidential motorcade
US President Donald Trump has revealed that the White House has placed an order for 250 Cadillac Escalade SUVs to be added to its presidential motorcade.
Zelenskyy to meet Trump as Ukraine peace talks regain focus
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will meet US President Donald Trump at the White House on July 28.
Katy Perry condemns use of her song in military video
Katy Perry has slammed the White House for using her 2010 hit song "Firework" in a TikTok video showing military strikes.
Oracle bags Pentagon software deal worth $7B
The US Department of Defense has awarded a nearly $7 billion contract to Oracle, the tech giant co-founded by billionaire Larry Ellison.
Trump imposes 50% tariff on select imports from Canada
US President Donald Trump has announced a massive 50% tariff on a wide range of goods imported from Canada.
US strikes Iran for 6th consecutive night
The United States has launched a fresh wave of strikes on Iran, targeting bridges and transport infrastructure, AFP reported.
6 civilians killed in fresh clashes in PoK
Six civilians were killed in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir's Rawalakot after Pakistani forces opened fire on protesters.
US government refunds $81B in tariffs after Supreme Court ruling
The United States government has refunded $81 billion in tariffs collected under President Donald Trump's trade strategy, according to budget figures released on Monday.
Trump administration subpoenas NYT reporters over presidential plane leak
The US Department of Justice has issued subpoenas to four journalists from The New York Times.
White House names Harvard astrophysicist to lead UFO investigation panel
Harvard astrophysicist Avi Loeb has been appointed as the head of the White House's newly formed Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP) Science Advisory Council.
Judge approves SEC settlement over Musk's delayed Twitter stock disclosures
A US District Judge has approved the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)'s settlement with Elon Musk over his delayed disclosure of Twitter share purchases.
You can now get your hands on OpenAI's GPT-5.6 model
The US Department of Commerce has given the green light for a wider release of OpenAI's cutting-edge GPT-5.6 model.
US deploys Anthropic AI for cyber defense
The United States Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) is using Anthropic's artificial intelligence (AI) model, Mythos, to detect vulnerabilities in government software.
'So hot,' says Trump about Nicki Minaj at White House
In a recent event at the White House, US President Donald Trump showered praise on rapper Nicki Minaj.
Nearly 1M $TRUMP memecoin investors lose $3.8B
A recent report by blockchain analytics firm Nansen has revealed that nearly one million investors in Donald Trump's $TRUMP memecoin have lost a whopping $3.81 billion by the end of June.
Why Alibaba has banned staff from using Claude Code
Alibaba Group has banned its employees from using Anthropic's Claude Code in the workplace.