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President Trump is contemplating U.S. military action against Iran-backed Houthi forces in Yemen, prompted by a series of attacks targeting Saudi Arabia. The situation remains fluid as discussions continue regarding the potential response.

A federal judge has ordered President Trump to cease airing television ads funded by taxpayer money, ruling they constitute an illegal misuse of funds. The temporary restraining order, effective immediately, was issued following a legal challenge led by advocacy group Common Cause, citing violations of federal statutes against using public funds for propaganda.

President Trump announced that Russia will supply millions of tonnes of diesel fuel to the global market to alleviate rising prices. Following a call with President Putin, Trump said 300,000 tonnes would be released immediately, with additional shipments planned for subsequent months. The US Treasury will temporarily waive sanctions on Russian energy.

Attorneys for David Hearn have requested investigations by the Justice and Interior departments into his arrest and subsequent indictment, which was dismissed after it was revealed that damage to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool resulted from contractor error, not vandalism.

Jay Clayton is positioned for the role of AI czar, with discussions ongoing about his potential continuation as director of national intelligence. President Trump plans to announce this decision shortly, following a White House meeting on AI safety standards with industry leaders.

President Trump has announced plans for South Korea to invest in a natural gas pipeline project linking Alaska’s North Slope to a liquefied natural gas export terminal. The project, advocated by Senator Dan Sullivan, aims to lower energy costs and is part of broader South Korean investments in US infrastructure.

A Republican-backed stock trading bill failed in the Senate with a 53 to 47 party-line vote, lacking the 60 votes needed to advance. Democrats opposed the measure, citing insufficient restrictions and highlighting a photo ID voting requirement as an obstructive element.

President Trump and major AI company leaders have established voluntary safety standards for artificial intelligence technology, following a White House meeting. The accord includes commitments to robust internal controls and audits, alongside plans for a 10-person oversight committee and potential future legislation to solidify these measures.

President Trump and House Speaker Mike Johnson will meet with leading AI executives on Tuesday to discuss regulation and innovation in the rapidly evolving technology sector. Attendees include Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei and OpenAI President Greg Brockman, among others.

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.