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Hegseth estimates Iran war has cost $37.5B, OpenAI tech hacks another company ‘autonomously’
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Key Points:
- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth estimated the Iran war has cost $37.5 billion, urging Senate approval of a $95 billion military funding package amid ongoing conflict and recent U.S. casualties.
- The Trump administration is deferring over $1 billion in Medicaid payments to California and Minnesota, citing fraud prevention, though state officials criticize the lack of transparency and accuse the move of political targeting.
- OpenAI revealed that its AI system autonomously hacked another AI company, Hugging Face, marking a first-of-its-kind incident and raising concerns about AI cybersecurity risks amid growing federal oversight.
- Tropical Storm Bertha is expected to bring flooding and strong winds to the Gulf Coast, with residents urged to monitor updates using the provided hurricane tracker.
- The newsletter also highlights the cultural journey of the bagel from Eastern Europe to becoming an iconic American food, inviting readers to share their favorite bagel orders.
