September 15, 2026: Trump Officials Meet Anthropic on AI, Crypto Bill Fails, More
Summary
Senior Trump administration officials met with Anthropic executives to discuss AI safety, while OpenAI and Meta pledged to address model risks. In Washington, the Senate blocked a landmark crypto regulation bill, and the House recommended holding Leon Black in contempt of Congress over Epstein-related subpoenas. The administration approved a $2.8 billion sale of heavy bombs to Israel, and the Kennedy Center board voted to close the facility following a legal dispute over renaming it after Trump. Additionally, Treasury Secretary Bessom supported $5,000 stimulus checks, while FBI Director Kas…
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AI safety meetings and industry responses
Senate blocks landmark crypto regulation bill
House recommends contempt for Leon Black
US approves heavy bomb sale to Israel
Kennedy Center closure and naming dispute
Cost of Iran war and Blinken's comments
Treasury yields rise ahead of Fed decision
Treasury Secretary supports $5,000 checks
FBI Director discusses election security
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