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US sends third aircraft carrier to Middle East amid stalemate in Iran war
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The Guardian Middle East
left2d ago

US sends third aircraft carrier to Middle East amid stalemate in Iran war

The US military is dispatching a third aircraft carrier strike group, the USS Theodore Roosevelt, along with an amphibious attack group to the Middle East as President Trump warned of potential new strikes against Iran. This deployment brings the US naval presence to an unusually high number of over 20,000 sailors and Marines, underscoring the evolving dynamics of the conflict as midterm elections approach.

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Despite praise and White House visits, Trump avoids endorsing Netanyahu
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Al Jazeera
center3d ago

Despite praise and White House visits, Trump avoids endorsing Netanyahu

In a Time magazine interview, former US President Donald Trump avoided directly endorsing Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for another term, despite praising his own popularity in Israel and past support for the country. Trump defended Netanyahu against reports of prior warnings before the October 7 attacks, stating that if Netanyahu had known, he would have acted.

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Chinese hackers impersonated AI experts to target US policy minds
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Al Jazeera
center3d ago

Chinese hackers impersonated AI experts to target US policy minds

Chinese hackers, identified as TA419, impersonated US AI experts, including a former White House official, to target policy minds in the US and Japan since April 2025. The group used deceptive emails and fake login pages to steal credentials from experts at think tanks, defense contractors, universities, and law firms.

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Pentagon says it has formally completed withdrawal of US troops from Iraq
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The Guardian Middle East
left4d ago

Pentagon says it has formally completed withdrawal of US troops from Iraq

The Pentagon announced the formal completion of US troop withdrawal from Iraq, concluding Operation Inherent Resolve after defeating ISIS. While former President Trump hailed the departure as a victory and a return home, Iraqi security experts expressed concern that the withdrawal could allow ISIS remnants and Iran-aligned militias to recover.

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Hegseth to cut number of US general and admiral positions by 20%
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Al Jazeera
center4d ago

Hegseth to cut number of US general and admiral positions by 20%

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth will cut general and admiral positions by 20 percent, aiming for a 20% total decrease by January 1, 2027, according to a Pentagon official. This move, intended to streamline leadership and remove bureaucratic layers, has raised concerns in Congress about military readiness and the need for consultation.

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How does Trump’s White House AI accord work?
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Al Jazeera
center4d ago

How does Trump’s White House AI accord work?

On Tuesday, former President Donald Trump announced a voluntary pact called the White House Accord on Super Intelligence, signed by executives from Meta, Nvidia, Google, OpenAI, xAI, and Anthropic, urging companies to implement internal guardrails for AI safety. The agreement is not legally binding and lacks penalties, though it suggests future mandatory measures could be codified into law.

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Three takeaways from Trump's 'Super Intelligence' summit
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BBC US & Canada
center4d ago

Three takeaways from Trump's 'Super Intelligence' summit

President Trump hosted AI industry leaders from companies including OpenAI and Google on Tuesday to discuss AI safety and development. The executives signed a self-regulatory accord committing to internal safety measures and independent audits, which Trump described as a "morally binding" pact. However, some experts criticized the agreement for lacking accountability and clear consequences for breaches.

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Anthropic CEO Amodei to have dinner with Trump at White House
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Al Jazeera
center6d ago

Anthropic CEO Amodei to have dinner with Trump at White House

Private dinner will be the first one-on-one meeting between the two men, according to reports.

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China, US to open AI ‘communication channel’ after summit, White House says
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Al Jazeera
center8d ago

China, US to open AI ‘communication channel’ after summit, White House says

White House says the two countries agreed to open a 'bilateral communication channel' for AI incidents.

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White House bars CNN from Air Force One for Trump’s upcoming trip
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Al Jazeera
center8d ago

White House bars CNN from Air Force One for Trump’s upcoming trip

Real America's Voice News replaces CNN on Air Force One amid escalating tensions between President Trump and US media.

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US court upholds Pentagon’s blacklisting of Anthropic
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Al Jazeera
center9d ago

US court upholds Pentagon’s blacklisting of Anthropic

Conflict began in February when Anthropic refused to remove restrictions on use of Claude for fully autonomous weapons.

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Media outlets banned by Trump resume White House coverage after judge's order
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BBC US & Canada
center9d ago

Media outlets banned by Trump resume White House coverage after judge's order

US TV news coverage of the White House returns to normal after a judge lifted Trump's ban of three news outlets.

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DN
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DW News
center9d ago

After Xi-Trump summit, US-China rivalry remains frozen. Is this to Beijing's advantage?

The US president showcased White House construction projects and hosted a lavish dinner with tech CEOs, but the summit made little progress on key issues such as trade tensions and AI regulation.

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Trump-Xi summit: Four key takeaways from the Washington, DC, meeting
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Al Jazeera
center9d ago

Trump-Xi summit: Four key takeaways from the Washington, DC, meeting

US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping met in Washington, DC, seeking to stabilize bilateral ties despite unresolved differences on issues including Iran, Taiwan, AI, and trade. While Trump described the meeting as "great," and Xi advocated for "healthy" competition, no breakthroughs were reported on Iran, and some US lawmakers criticized the reception for Xi.

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White House restores CNN, MS NOW, Politico access after hours of chaos
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Al Jazeera
center10d ago

White House restores CNN, MS NOW, Politico access after hours of chaos

US District Judge Timothy Kelly ordered the White House to immediately restore press access for CNN, MS NOW, and Politico after deeming President Trump's ban likely unconstitutional. Despite the order, journalists were initially barred for several hours on Thursday before their access was reinstated, marking a significant ruling on press freedom and due process.

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US judge blocks Trump’s White House ban on CNN, MS NOW, and Politico
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Al Jazeera
center10d ago

US judge blocks Trump’s White House ban on CNN, MS NOW, and Politico

US District Judge Timothy J Kelly blocked President Trump's administration from banning CNN, Politico, and MS NOW from the White House, ordering their access immediately restored. The judge found the outlets were likely to succeed in their claim of denied due process and that the ban lacked factual support for national security concerns.

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DW News
center10d ago

US judge blocks Trump ban of CNN, MS NOW, Politico from White House, orders him to restore access

A federal judge on Thursday ordered President Trump to lift his ban on CNN, MS NOW, and Politico journalists accessing the White House, ruling the ban was likely unconstitutional and lacked factual support for national security claims. The ruling, which remains in place for 14 days, was seen as a strong vindication of press freedom and due process.

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Federal judge delays ruling on White House media ban
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BBC US & Canada
center10d ago

Federal judge delays ruling on White House media ban

A federal judge heard arguments on Wednesday regarding the Trump administration's ban on CNN, Politico, and MS NOW reporters from White House grounds. The media outlets argued the ban violates First Amendment rights and is a pretextual retaliation for critical reporting, while the Justice Department asserted the president has the right to exclude individuals. Judge Timothy Kelly stated he would rule as soon as possible on the request for a temporary restraining order to restore the reporters' access.

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US judge leaves White House media ban in place for now
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Al Jazeera
center11d ago

US judge leaves White House media ban in place for now

US District Judge Timothy Kelly has kept the White House media ban in place for CNN, MS NOW, and Politico, following a hearing on their request for a temporary restraining order. The administration defended the ban, citing national security concerns and alleged reporting of falsehoods, while the outlets argue the ban violates their First Amendment rights.

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The White House press pool: What is it and how does it work?
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Al Jazeera
center11d ago

The White House press pool: What is it and how does it work?

President Donald Trump announced he would ban CNN, MS NOW, and Politico from the White House due to unfavorable coverage, leading the three organizations to sue the administration over alleged First Amendment violations. In response, television networks participating in the White House press pool announced they would suspend presidential pool coverage following CNN's removal from its scheduled duties.

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