AP NewsCast 6 a.m. EDT
Summary
Former special counsel Jack Smith defended his Trump prosecutions at a Senate hearing, facing harsh GOP criticism and Democratic support. The US military completed its 12-year withdrawal from Iraq, ending its mission against ISIS. President Trump announced a voluntary AI safety accord with tech leaders, promising no government limits on development. Meanwhile, investigators dismissed a ransom note as a possible lead in the search for missing NBC host Savannah Guthrie’s mother, Nancy Guthrie.
Topics discussed
Jack Smith defends Trump prosecutions at Senate hearing
US military completes troop withdrawal from Iraq
Trump signs voluntary AI safety accord with tech leaders
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