Trump bans outlets, Ed Sheeran apologizes, Greenland deal struck
Trump follows through on media ban while announcing new AI initiatives; Ed Sheeran addresses Gaza controversy on stage; U.S. secures security agreement with Denmark over Greenland.
President Trump has barred CNN, MSNOW, and Politico from White House access, following through on his earlier threat to ban the outlets. Journalists from the three news organizations were denied entry to the White House, marking an escalation in the administration's tension with media outlets.
Trump announced the formation of an "AI Force" to be led by an AI czar, framing the move as a counter to China. Despite establishing the new initiative, Trump continued to describe AI fears as a "hoax," signaling conflicting positions on the technology's risks and potential.
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The U.S. and Denmark have reached a security deal over Greenland, with Trump saying the agreement grants the U.S. "permanent control" over the territory's security. The arrangement came after Trump had previously threatened to pursue annexation of the strategic Arctic region.
Singer Ed Sheeran became emotional on stage at his Philadelphia show, delivering an apology while addressing backlash over the Macklemore controversy. Sheeran described conditions in Gaza as "catastrophic," marking his first public statement since the dispute.
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