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China has warned the United States against further semiconductor export controls following the resignation of Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang amid personal controversies. Foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning stated that such measures disrupt global supply chains and urged cooperation to maintain stable economic relations.
Democratic Senator Chris Van Hollen has announced his intention to challenge Senator Chuck Schumer for the position of Senate majority leader. Van Hollen’s candidacy comes in the wake of strong Democratic midterm election results, with some party members expressing a desire for new leadership. Senator Bernie Sanders has publicly endorsed Van Hollen.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth awarded Spc. Thomas Iglesias the Joint Service Commendation Medal for his actions at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier on Veterans Day. Hegseth supported Iglesias’ reprimand of visitors for disrupting the solemn atmosphere during the commemorative event attended by senior officials.
The Trump administration implemented tariffs of up to 12.5% on goods from 60 trading partners, citing inadequate enforcement against forced labour. The measure, effective immediately, predominantly targets Vietnam and China, while applying lower rates to countries with some restrictions, including the UK and Canada.
EUROPE UPDATE
This morning, Europe focuses on energy policies and economic recovery amid ongoing geopolitical tensions.
A member of Vice President JD Vance’s Secret Service detail is under investigation for leaking sensitive information, confirmed Anthony Guglielmi, chief of communications. The inquiry, which could escalate to a criminal investigation, centres on allegations of compromising operational and information security, potentially threatening the safety of protectees.
Vance Boelter has been sentenced to two life terms plus 40 years for the 2025 shooting of Minnesota lawmakers Melissa Hortman and John Hoffman and their spouses. Judge John R. Tunheim described the sentence as the longest he has imposed, with no possibility of parole.
Rep. Jim Jordan of Ohio, chair of the House Judiciary Committee, has referred former special counsel Jack Smith to the Justice Department for potential criminal charges, alleging he lied to Congress. Smith’s lawyers have called these allegations “spurious” and defended the accuracy of his testimony regarding the investigation into Trump.
The U.S. and Saudi Arabia have formalised a commercial nuclear deal, enabling the kingdom to develop a civilian nuclear programme with American cooperation, according to the U.S. Department of Energy. Energy Secretary Chris Wright and Saudi Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman signed the agreement, which includes safeguards for nonproliferation.
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