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Kurt Olsen, previously with the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Florida, has resigned from the Justice Department amid ongoing investigations into alleged election irregularities. His departure follows that of prosecutor Joe diGenova, as the department faces scrutiny over its handling of related cases.

President Trump confirmed a private dinner with Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei, discussing AI regulations amid concerns about the industry’s rapid growth. This meeting follows a prior agreement between Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping to establish an AI safety channel. Amodei is scheduled to attend a White House luncheon on Tuesday.

Alexander Yui, Taiwan’s representative to the U.S., stated that discussions between President Trump and Xi Jinping involved Taiwan but were not extensive. He reiterated Taiwan’s importance, emphasising security and semiconductor production, while highlighting the need for continued U.S. arms supplies to bolster Taiwan’s defence capabilities.

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