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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.

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.

Senator John Kennedy expressed uncertainty about President Trump’s alleged plans to restart bombing campaigns in Iran, citing a lack of classified intelligence. During the interview, he emphasised the importance of addressing public concerns over living costs, which he linked to the situation in Iran and urged the White House to remain focused on these issues.

The U.S. Army Reserve is exploring options to augment Southern Command with police, medical, and logistics units within four months, as part of continued military planning related to Cuba. The command has requested feedback on the availability of various formations by September 25.

China and the United States have established a communication channel for managing AI-related incidents and agreed to enhance military crisis communications following a summit between Presidents Xi Jinping and Trump. Both nations will also cooperate on tariffs and rare earths supply, with further talks scheduled for November.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian highlighted a “distrustful atmosphere” between Iran and the U.S., questioning the sincerity of potential negotiations. Following President Trump’s rejection of Iran’s proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, Pezeshkian stated that Iran would abide by agreements if the U.S. reciprocates.

President Trump is cancelling nearly $1 billion in spending approved by Congress, including $567 million intended for refugee and migrant services. This action, employing a “pocket rescission,” has drawn criticism from Republican Senator Susan Collins, who labelled it illegal and a violation of congressional authority.