Trump Brushes Off Calls For AI Slowdown, Russian Drone Strike Hits Near Ex-CIA Chief: Live Updates

Key Points:

• Bettina Trump confirmed that Russian oligarch Umar Kremlev, a friend of Donald Trump Jr., paid for part of their multi-day wedding celebrations in the Bahamas, describing the contribution as a generous wedding gift without political motives.
• President Donald Trump blamed the rise in U.S. diesel prices primarily on the Russia-Ukraine war, dismissing the impact of his war with Iran, despite evidence showing that the Iran conflict has significantly disrupted global diesel supply and contributed to price hikes.
• At New York Fashion Week, an altercation occurred when CFDA CEO Steve Kolb physically restrained PETA protesters attempting to disrupt a runway show, later apologizing for his inappropriate reaction.
• Macklemore was removed from Ed Sheeran’s U.S. tour after his “Free Palestine” speech sparked venue refusals, leading to concerns about tour cancellations and fan impact.
• AI industry leaders including OpenAI, Google, and Anthropic have been discussing the creation of an AI standards body to regulate development pace and safety, while political figures like Vice President JD Vance express skepticism about government regulation, and former President Trump claims only strong presidential leadership is needed.