Pressure mounts on Democratic national committee chair over delayed 2024 election autopsy report - US politics live
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Key Points:
- Dan Caine, chairman of the joint chiefs of staff, delivered the US Naval Academy commencement address, bringing greetings from President Trump and the Secretary of War.
- Senator Elizabeth Warren criticized Kevin Warsh’s appointment as Federal Reserve Chair, questioning his independence and financial transparency.
- Trump attacked Senator Thom Tillis for withdrawing from the Senate race amid criticism of Trump’s slush fund, calling him a quitter and criticizing his loyalty.
- Marco Rubio stated that US troop reductions in Europe are ongoing and coordinated with allies, emphasizing these are military, not political, decisions; he also highlighted upcoming NATO summit discussions on US dissatisfaction with the alliance.
- Trump postponed signing an executive order on AI regulation, citing concerns it could hinder US leadership over China, with input from tech figures like Elon Musk influencing the delay.