Republicans ended a first-of-its-kind midterm convention in Dallas with Donald Trump firmly at the center of their campaign strategy. But the event also highlighted growing attention to 2028, with JD Vance and Marco Rubio frequently mentioned as possible successors.
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Anthropic says it disrupted misuse of its Claude AI models tied to biological weapons risks, missile software, cyber-espionage, propaganda, surveillance and scams. The company said it banned accounts, strengthened monitoring and shared intelligence with authorities and industry partners.
Former researchers from Anthropic and Google are warning that advanced AI systems could become harder to control and are calling for more transparency from frontier AI labs. Anthropic and OpenAI say they are strengthening safeguards while acknowledging that current governance is limited.
Cilia Flores de Maduro asked a New York federal judge to release her to home detention before trial, citing a worsening heart condition. Her lawyers say she needs cardiac treatment and recovery conditions unavailable at the Brooklyn detention center where she and Nicolás Maduro are being held.
Joe diGenova, the Trump ally overseeing a Justice Department probe into alleged conspiracies against the president, resigned Thursday after five months. His exit comes as the Florida-based inquiry had begun issuing new grand jury subpoenas, though no charges have been filed.
The First Circuit Court of Appeals refused to lift an injunction blocking new Postal Service requirements for mail ballots before the November 3 midterms. The court said the rules could cause chaos and disenfranchise millions of voters.
Yemen’s Houthis have taken the Red Sea port city of Mokha after clashes with Saudi-backed pro-government forces. The advance heightens concern over shipping near the Bab al-Mandab Strait, though the Houthis say Red Sea navigation remains safe.
Federal investigators said one pilot repeatedly warned that an Amazon cargo plane was going too fast before it overran a Miami runway and crashed, killing five people. The NTSB is examining cockpit coordination, aircraft configuration, weather and operator records.