Sam Altman’s OpenAI backing initiative headed by several anti-Trump staff pushing liberal causes
Fox News OpenAI has partnered with a new AI initiative led by a group co-founded with outgoing Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry that has pushed left-wing causes and has several board members aligned with Democrats. OpenAI, led by CEO Sam Altman, is backing an initiative known as AI 2030, which is aimed at shaping…
Read MoreCan Trump Do Better the Second Time?
Wall Street Journal He’s stronger now, but his brand of political disruption has limits. https://www.wsj.com/articles/donald-trump-inauguration-second-term-3ceb7729
Read MoreTrump, TikTok and Xi Jinping
Wall Street Journal The President’s duty is to enforce the law, not cut a deal with China. https://www.wsj.com/articles/donald-trump-tiktok-ban-supreme-court-china-xi-jinping-bytedance-3edd9622
Read MoreThe Department of Defense Releases the Fiscal Year 2024 Strategic Management Plan: Annual Performance Report
Defense.gov Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen H. Hicks approved the FY2024 Annual Performance Report for the DOD Strategic Management Plan for FYs 2022 – 2026. https://www.defense.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4033787/the-department-of-defense-releases-the-fiscal-year-2024-strategic-management-pl/
Read MoreScott Bessent vs. Bernie Sanders
Wall Street Journal Their exchange on the minimum wage shows two views of the world. https://www.wsj.com/articles/scott-bessent-bernie-sanders-minimum-wage-senate-finance-committee-hearing-b545a9e5
Read MoreChina’s Cut-Rate Economic Growth
Wall Street Journal Rosy official data mask a deepening malaise—except for exports. https://www.wsj.com/articles/china-economic-data-beijing-xi-jinping-communist-party-c1b9f0c7
Read MoreWhat to know about the hostages and cease-fire deal between Israel and Hamas set to begin Sunday
Fox News The Israeli government is finalizing a historic cease-fire and hostage release agreement with Hamas, marking a critical step in the war since the Oct. 7, 2023, terrorist attack. Approved by the Israeli security cabinet, the deal will take effect Sunday, with the first three hostages expected to be released. This agreement follows weeks…
Read MoreBorder Patrol Chief Owens announces retirement, Texas border czar to take over
Fox News Border Patrol Chief Jason Owens is stepping down from his role as head of the agency – telling Fox News that his agents have given 100% in difficult conditions, including some of the worst conditions he’s seen in his entire career. Owens, who was promoted to Border Patrol Chief in 2023, is retiring…
Read MoreThe Sheikh, the Mogul and the Diplomat: The Trio Who Sealed the Gaza Truce
New York Times The Qatari prime minister, working with both President Biden’s envoy and President-elect Donald J. Trump’s representative, formed an unlikely partnership. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/17/world/middleeast/gaza-truce-negotiations.html
Read MoreWith Hamas commanders dead, political leaders abroad struck ceasefire
Washington Post Israel’s 15-month campaign has depleted the group’s military strength, sapped its political influence and opened a leadership void inside the Gaza Strip. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/01/17/hamas-leaders-gaza-ceasefire-deal-negotiations/
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