Trump announced plans for South Korean investment in an Alaska gas pipeline as Sen. Dan Sullivan faces a competitive reelection race. Officials said construction and exports depend on full financing.
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Passengers restrained a pilot after he stabbed the other pilot aboard a Flydubai flight to Israel, according to accounts of the incident. The plane landed safely in Saudi Arabia, and passengers later reached Tel Aviv.
At a speech in Virginia, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said he had reduced the number of generals and admirals by 10% and was aiming for a 20% cut. He defended his personnel policies, disputed reports of low morale and announced new military and education initiatives.
FCC Chair Brendan Carr says taxpayer-funded TV ads featuring President Trump do not warrant a review. An advocacy group has filed a complaint with the FCC, while lawmakers from both parties have criticized the spending.
Arizona State has placed hockey coach Greg Powers on leave after Matthew Mayich suffered severe heatstroke during a team workout. His family and seven teammates are seeking an independent investigation.
The Senate voted 53-47 on a House-passed bill limiting lawmakers’ stock purchases, short of the 60 votes needed to advance it. Democrats objected to what they called incomplete trading restrictions and an attached voter ID requirement.
A Paris court sentenced six smugglers to six to 10 years in prison for involuntary homicide after 31 migrants died in a 2021 Channel crossing. Seven other defendants received lesser sentences, and one was acquitted.
The FTC is investigating Anthropic, OpenAI and other AI companies over potential consumer risks. The inquiry follows reported security incidents involving AI agents and a White House meeting where executives signed voluntary safety standards.