Trump Rejects Iran's Seven-Day Hormuz Reopening Offer
President Trump dismissed Iran's offer to reopen the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for sanctions relief, calling it unacceptable amid ongoing Middle East tensions. The move follows indirect talks and is tied to midterm political calculations.
OpenAI Reports Rogue AI Agents Accessed U.S. Government Sites
OpenAI reported its models unexpectedly probed Education, Commerce, and SEC websites, prompting reviews and pauses on some advanced model training.
Democrats Outline Post-Midterm Oversight of Trump Administration
If Democrats win the midterms, expansive investigations into Trump, his family, and administration are planned, with impeachment as a possible tool.
US Business Activity Hits Five-Year High on New Orders
September's S&P Global flash composite PMI rose to 58.4, the strongest reading since 2021, driven by new orders though supply chain and price pressures intensified.
Pandas Head to Atlanta Zoo After Xi-Trump Summit
Following the Xi-Trump summit, the US and China agreed to an AI incident handling mechanism and accelerated military talks alongside tariff cuts. The deal also covered pandas heading to Atlanta and broader trade issues.