White House Nominates Consumer Bureau Director Amid Efforts to Shut Agency
The nomination was a tactical move that will extend Russell T. Vought’s time as acting director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Source: Original News
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F.B.I. Trainee Sues After Being Abruptly Fired Over Display of Gay Pride Flag
He described his dismissal as the latest move by senior F.B.I. officials to play politics, damaging morale and hindering the bureau’s ability to carry out its public safety mission. Source: Original News
Trump Says He Will Approve the Epstein Files Release, but Some May Be Withheld
The bill has not yet been presented to the president, and it wasn’t clear when it might reach his desk. Source: Original News
Saudi Arabia’s Return to Washington
David Sanger, a White House and national security correspondent, describes how the crown prince of Saudi Arabia, a pariah after the killing of Jamal Khashoggi, has become a dealmaker in Washington. Source: Original News
Saudi Arabia Backs Elon Musk’s xAI With Data Center Deal
Mr. Musk’s xAI will work with the Saudi artificial intelligence company Humain on a new data center, part of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s effort to diversify his country’s economy. Source: Original News
Melania Trump’s Green Gown Signals Saudi Arabia Diplomatic Ties
At the official dinner for Prince Mohammed bin Salman, the first lady offered an unexpected sign of allegiance. Source: Original News
Netherlands Hands Back Control of Chinese-Owned Chipmaker Nexperia
Uncertainty over the availability of the company’s chips, which are used in cars and electronics, had added to concerns of a global shortage. Source: Original News
Larry Summers Resigns From OpenAI’s Board
Mr. Summers’ departure from the artificial intelligence company’s board followed revelations of his communications with the disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein. Source: Original News
In the A.I. Race, Chinese Talent Still Drives American Research
Although some Silicon Valley executives paint China as the enemy, Chinese brains continue to play a major role in U.S. research. Source: Original News
How Trump and Nvidia’s C.E.O. Became Partners on the International Stage
Over the last 10 months, President Trump has become close with Jensen Huang, Nvidia’s chief executive, as the company’s chips have become a tool in trade and peace talks. Source: Original News