AP NewsCast 8 a.m. EDT
Summary
Former special counsel Jack Smith defended his prosecutions of President Trump before the Senate Judiciary Committee, asserting his decisions were independent of political influence. The episode also covers Trump's announcement of a voluntary AI safety accord with tech leaders and the completion of the U.S. military's withdrawal from Iraq. Additionally, it reports on Tennessee's preparation to execute Krista Gale Pike, marking the state's first female execution in decades. Finally, a survey reveals that 80% of rural voters believe the "Make America Healthy Again" initiative has had a negati…
Topics discussed
Jack Smith defends Trump prosecutions before Senate
Senate hearing: Criticism of DOJ and Trump's AI accord
US military completes troop withdrawal from Iraq
Tennessee prepares to execute Krista Gale Pike
Survey: Rural voters skeptical of 'Make America Healthy Again'
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