American political consultant and White House chief of staff
Reports have emerged that Israeli intelligence alerted US officials to a new Iranian assassination plot against President Trump, while the president has used an older Air Force One on a July NATO trip after Secret Service security advice. Separately, Palm Beach International Airport has been renamed President Donald J. Trump International Airport, with its IATA code set to change to DJT on Aug. 18.
Frontier AI models are set for stricter pre-release testing under a proposed US-led, industry-funded standards body modeled on FINRA. The plan envisions 30-day pre-release sharing with the body, a majority-independent board, and ongoing testing to curb cyber, bio and nuclear risks as the AI race intensifies.
China has urged international cooperation in artificial intelligence and warned against a single-country dominance, while unveiling WAICO, a 29-nation body aimed at shaping AI regulation and open access. Beijing emphasizes a people-centered, regulated AI future and seeks a global AI order led by shared governance.
The Senate and House are pressing ahead with scheduling amid talks on government funding, crypto regulation, and voting integrity. Republicans push for votes on the SAVE Act and the CLARITY Act, while Democrats warn that bipartisan support is required to avert a lapse in funding and to address other urgent policy items.
Industry leaders warn that AI infrastructure investments have sparked a ferocious race among hyperscalers. Earnings calls show wide investor scepticism about when returns will materialise, even as compute demand remains strong.
Karoline Leavitt has announced she will leave her role as White House press secretary at the end of August to spend more time with her two young children. President Donald Trump has said she will remain a top outside adviser; the White House has not named a successor and senior officials are expected to brief reporters temporarily.
England’s National Planning Policy Framework updates enable a default approval for homes within walking distance of well-connected rail and tram stations. The changes aim to accelerate housebuilding while protecting greenery and pubs with “golden rules.” Reactions span from praise for growth to concern about green belt protections.
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has exchanged a small number of messages with someone impersonating White House chief of staff Susie Wiles, officials have said. Downing Street has declined to comment on national security grounds. The British embassy in Washington has raised the incident with the White House and the messages were reported as suspicious.
A Bronx child’s fall from a fifth-floor window has triggered a city review of window-guard enforcement after several recent incidents. Investigations point to noncompliant windows and guard gaps, with officials calling for an immediate look at safety standards and enforcement in multi-unit buildings.
The NYT reports a recent meeting between Jared Kushner and House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries in New York discusses housing, immigration and affordability as Democrats eye potential gains in November. Jeffries says the affordability crisis is not a hoax and Democrats will deliver transformational change, while Republicans push back and warn against overreaching. If Democrats win, they plan a robust oversight agenda.
Democratic leader has met with Jared Kushner to discuss housing, immigration and affordability. The meeting has sparked questions about strategy and party unity as Democrats prepare for potential changes in control.
Trump’s White House modernization, including a 22,000-square-foot ballroom, faces legal scrutiny as the National Trust for Historic Preservation seeks a halt pending formal reviews. NCPC leadership shifts and ongoing construction prompt questions about approvals, timelines, and the project’s scope.
The president has repeated a personal story that he was at the World Trade Center site after the 2001 attacks, saying firefighters lifted him from the U.S. Steel Building as it "creaked." First responders who were on the scene have said they never saw him there. He has continued to insert himself into anniversary remembrances while praising the country's strength.
NASA has announced that Artemis II commanders Reid Wiseman and Victor Glover have stepped from active duties to emeritus status, remaining connected to lunar programs. Glover will lead at Cal Poly while Wiseman’s plans are ongoing. The pair will mentor personnel and advise future Artemis missions as the agency pivots toward near-term lunar milestones.
ProPublica has reported that Umar Kremlev, a Russian boxing official with ties to President Vladimir Putin, has paid hundreds of thousands of dollars toward Donald Trump Jr.'s May wedding weekend in the Bahamas, covering an island rental and a fireworks show. Rep. Robert Garcia has opened a congressional inquiry and asked the White House and Trump Jr. for records.
White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles has announced she is cancer-free, six months after revealing an early-stage breast cancer diagnosis. She thanked supporters and said she will continue to advance the Trump administration's agenda.
Early voting has begun in multiple states as the federal government has pursued legal and investigative efforts to challenge mail voting and hunt for noncitizen voters. The Supreme Court has blocked new federal limits on mail ballots, states are sending millions of absentee ballots, and the DOJ and DHS have opened investigations and filed charges in several states.
Conservative radio host Sid Rosenberg has met Vice President JD Vance in the Oval Office and discussed concerns about Vance's ties to Tucker Carlson and U.S. support for Israel. Rosenberg has said he pressed Vance to distance himself from Carlson to secure right-leaning Jewish donor support for a likely 2028 campaign and met Trump afterward.
A federal judge has ordered the White House to suspend President Trump’s ban on CNN, MS NOW and Politico while their lawsuit proceeds, after the outlets sued saying their press credentials were revoked without notice. The administration has argued the ban is lawful and raised national security concerns; the court has required a prompt response.
The interim government has announced that elections are part of a transition to full democracy, but no date has been set. Caracas is navigating a US-backed shift after a raid that removed Maduro, while opposition leaders face travel bans and political constraints. International diplomacy continues as the UN addresses the changes.
The Senate war powers debate has progressed with Republicans leaning toward endorsing a resolution to end the Iran war as fuel prices remain high and voters demand relief. Lawmakers have increasingly tied costs of living to military actions while Democrats press for accountability ahead of the midterms.
President Donald Trump has signed a voluntary accord with executives from OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, Meta, xAI and Nvidia committing companies to four layers of internal and external AI controls, including auditors and board oversight. The pact is non‑binding, leaves disclosure and enforcement to companies, and says the measures could later be codified into law.
Dennis Rodman has joined President Trump on a midterm campaign stop in Durant, Oklahoma, as Trump signals renewed interest in diplomacy with North Korea and Kim Jong Un. Rodman has previously traveled to North Korea and is described by sources as an ambassador of goodwill, though Pyongyang remains cool to a new summit. The trip accompanies Trump’s broader campaign schedule and hints at ongoing North Korea diplomacy as the midterms unfold.
The president has traveled to Ohio to bolster Republican candidates ahead of the midterms, highlighting data-center policy and energy costs while facing questions about the economy and Iran-related tensions. The trip underscores concerns about inflation and turnout in key battleground districts.
The United States has formed the Super Intelligence Force to coordinate federal efforts to lead in AI growth, with a formal report due within 120 days. The task force includes FTC chair Andrew Ferguson, Emil Michael of the Pentagon, and the Office of Personnel Management’s Scott Kupor. President Trump has publicly rebranded artificial intelligence as “super intelligence.”
The newly appointed White House press secretary has served for less than a week amid intense scrutiny over her legal credentials and the administration’s response to a difficult briefing. President Trump says she should reconsider, citing how the media has treated her.