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Hegseth Meets Netanyahu in Israel, Days Before Vote, Axios Says
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during a trip to the Middle East, just days before the country holds elections, Axios reported on Monday. The meeting comes a day after President Donald Trump endorsed Netanyahu in the Oct. 27 elections, Israel’s first since the Oct. 7, 2023, assault by Hamas that left 1,200 Israelis dead. US Central Command referred a reporter to Hegseth’s staff, which did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
ヘグセス米国防長官、イスラエルでネタニヤフ首相と会談－アクシオス
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Hegseth Meets Netanyahu in Israel, Days Before Vote, Axios Says
Photographer: Stefani Reynolds/Bloomberg (Bloomberg) -- US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during a trip to the Middle East, just days before the country holds elections, Axios reported on Monday.
Trump’s AI Task Force to Commission Report on Technology’s Risks
(Bloomberg) -- President Donald Trump's artificial intelligence task force in its first meeting agreed on Thursday to address risks related to cybersecurity, biosecurity and "model control and accountability" as fears rise over the potential dangers posed by the technology.
Trump’s AI Task Force to Commission Report on Technology’s Risks
President ’s artificial intelligence task force in its first meeting agreed on Thursday to address risks related to cybersecurity, biosecurity and “model control and accountability” as fears rise over the potential dangers posed by the technology.
Trump’s AI Task Force to Commission Report on Technology’s Risks
President ’s artificial intelligence task force in its first meeting agreed on Thursday to address risks related to cybersecurity, biosecurity and “model control and accountability” as fears rise over the potential dangers posed by the technology.
川普的超級智能工作組將委托撰寫報告 評估AI相關技術風險
【彭博】-- 美國總統唐納德·川普的人工智能工作組周四舉行首次會議，同意解決與網絡安全、生物安全以及「模型控制和問責制」相關的風險，眼下外界對這項技術可能帶來的潛在危險愈加擔憂。 據白宮對此次會議的說明，這個名為「超級智能工作組」將委托總統科技顧問委員會撰寫一份報告，以評估這些問題以及其他方面的擔憂。 該工作組還將「制定實驗室規程和機制，以便向政府提供關於數據洩露、駭客攻擊、越獄和其他問題的早期預警和系統性通知」。 白宮表示，由國家情報總監傑伊·克萊頓領導的該小組計畫「成立一個執法和消費者保護協調委員會，成員包括司法部、聯邦貿易委員會和多個機構」。 據白宮的說明，該工作組沒有討論任何新的法律或規則，但「將與前沿模型開發商和其他業內公司、消費者保護團體和公民自由倡導者、行業利益相關者以及聯邦和州執法機構進行接觸，以了解情況並實施其工作」。 原文標題Trump's AI Task Force to Commission Report on Technology's Risks More stories like this are available on bloomberg.com...
Trump’s AI Task Force to Commission Report on Technology’s Risks
Bloomberg (Bloomberg) -- President Donald Trump’s artificial intelligence task force in its first meeting agreed on Thursday to address risks related to cybersecurity, biosecurity and “model control and accountability” as fears rise over the...
Trump’s AI Task Force to Commission Report on Technology’s Risks
(Bloomberg) -- President Donald Trump's artificial intelligence task force in its first meeting agreed on Thursday to address risks related to cybersecurity, biosecurity and "model control and accountability" as fears rise over the potential dangers posed by the technology.
Trump’s AI Task Force to Commission Report on Technology’s Risks
(Bloomberg) -- President Donald Trump's artificial intelligence task force in its first meeting agreed on Thursday to address risks related to cybersecurity, biosecurity and "model control and accountability" as fears rise over the potential dangers posed by the technology.
Trump offering $90 payments to 20M Medicare recipients
President Donald Trump said his administration would soon send checks of “nearly $100” to more than 20 million older Americans to “help pay for their Medicare Part B premiums.”
Trump offering $90 payments to 20 million Medicare recipients
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Trump Offering $90 Payments to 20 Million Medicare Recipients
President Donald Trump said his administration would soon send checks of "nearly $100" to more than 20 million older Americans to "help pay for their Medicare Part B premiums."
Trump Offering $90 Payments to 20 Million Medicare Recipients
(Bloomberg) -- President Donald Trump said his administration would soon send checks of “nearly $100” to more than 20 million older Americans to “help pay for their Medicare Part B premiums.” The president, who made the announcement in a post on...
Trump Offering $90 Payments to 20 Million Medicare Recipients Original
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Trump offering $90 payments to 20 million Medicare recipients
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said his administration would soon send checks of “nearly $100” to more than 20 million older Americans to “help pay for their Medicare Part B premiums.” The president, who made the announcement in a post on Truth Social late Friday, said the money would come from the Medicare Improvement Fund, established in 2008 to enhance the original Medicare health insurance program. kAm%96 A@DE 2?5 2 (9:E6 w@FD6 724E D966E 56E2:=:?8 E96 A=2?
US Slaps Visa Restrictions on South Africa Over Bias Claims (1)
The US announced visa restrictions on South Africans it claims have engaged in government-sponsored discrimination against Afrikaners and other minority groups, escalating a diplomatic dispute between the two nations. The restrictions will single out those responsible for “race-based discriminatory legislation, threats of land expropriation without compensation, and incitement of racial violence through dehumanizing chants and slogans,” US Secretary of State said in a on Tuesday.
Rubio assails South Africa with visa restrictions on bias claims
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced a visa restriction policy to punish South Africans who he claimed have engaged in “government-sponsored discrimination” against Afrikaners and other minority groups.
US Slaps Visa Restrictions on South Africa Over Bias Claims
Photographer: Graeme Sloan/Bloomberg (Bloomberg) -- The US announced visa restrictions on South Africans it claims have engaged in government-sponsored discrimination against Afrikaners and other minority groups, escalating a diplomatic dispute...
Trump Attacks Missouri’s High Court Over Redistricting Decision
Bloomberg (Bloomberg) -- President Donald Trump assailed a decision by the Missouri Supreme Court that cast aside a congressional map engineered by state Republicans, likely allowing Democrats to retain a House seat in November’s midterm elections...
Comandante de EE.UU. afirma que las rutas marítimas del estrecho de Ormuz están abiertas
El máximo comandante de EE.UU. para Medio Oriente dijo que las fuerzas estadounidenses eliminaron minas iraníes del estrecho de Ormuz, después de que aliados de Washington expresaran dudas sobre afirmaciones similares del presidente Donald Trump.
U.S. commander declares Hormuz shipping lanes are mine-free
Government Business Safety Fuel Logistics Allies are privately cautious, however August 28, 2026 11:03 AM, EDT Admiral Brad Cooper. (Win McNamee/Getty Images North America via Bloomberg) Key Takeaways: U.S. Central Command chief Adm. Brad Cooper said Aug. 27 that American forces cleared Iranian mines from international shipping lanes in the Strait of Hormuz.
Comandante de EE.UU. afirma que las rutas marítimas del estrecho de Ormuz están abiertas
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US Commander Declares Hormuz Shipping Lanes Are Mine-Free (1) Original
The top US commander for the Middle East said that American forces have cleared Iranian mines from the Strait of Hormuz, after Washington’s allies expressed doubts about similar claims by President . Admiral Brad Cooper, head of US Central Command, said in the three-and-a-half-minute video released Thursday night that “over the past few months, our forces meticulously and quietly” cleared the international shipping lanes of mines.
US commander declares Hormuz shipping lanes are mine-free
The top US commander for the Middle East said that American forces have cleared Iranian mines from the Strait of Hormuz, after Washington’s allies expressed doubts about similar claims by President Donald Trump. Admiral Brad Cooper, head of US Central Command, said in the three-and-a-half-minute video released Thursday night that “over the past few months, our forces meticulously and quietly” cleared the international shipping lanes of mines.
US Commander Declares Hormuz Shipping Lanes Are Mine-Free
Photographer: Win McNamee/Getty Images (Bloomberg) -- The top US commander for the Middle East said that American forces have cleared Iranian mines from the Strait of Hormuz, after Washington’s allies expressed doubts about similar claims by...
Trump Ally Ogles Defeated in Tennessee Congressional GOP Primary
Bloomberg (Bloomberg) -- Representative Andy Ogles of Tennessee, a fervent ally of Donald Trump, lost a Republican primary on Thursday night, despite a tele-rally and other gestures of support by the president.
Швајцарија чекор поблиску до договор со САД за царините
Главниот американски преговарач за трговските односи, Џејмисон Грир ја пофали позицијата на Швајцарија во трговските преговори и нејзините инвестиции во САД, што претставува позитивен сигнал за европската земја додека настојува да обезбеди царина од 15 отсто и да избегне натамошна конфронтација со претседателот Доналд Трамп. „Швајцарците прават многу од работите што треба да ги направат за да ги подобрат односите со САД“, рече Грир во интервју за Блумберг ТВ.
Greer Praises Swiss Investments as US Weighs Tariff Decision Original
Bloomberg (Bloomberg) -- Trade Representative Jamieson Greer offered praise for Switzerland’s stance in trade negotiations and its investments in the US, a positive sign for the European nation as it looks to secure a 15% tariff and avoid further...
Trump amenaza con destruir Irán si intentan asesinarlo
Bloomberg — El presidente Donald Trump advirtió a Irán de que el ejército estadounidense “arrasaría y destruiría por completo todas las zonas” de la República Islámica, si sus dirigentes intentaran o llevaran a cabo su asesinato. El mensaje del presidente, publicado en Truth Social a última hora del viernes, se produjo al término de una semana en la que los enfrentamientos entre Irán y EE. UU.
川普就暗殺威脅放狠話：伊朗若敢行刺 則將被美軍徹底毀滅
【彭博】-- 美國總統唐納德·川普警告伊朗，若該國領導人刺殺或者試圖刺殺他，那麼美軍將「徹底摧滅伊斯蘭共和國的所有地區」。 上述言論來自川普周五深夜在Truth Social發的帖文。這一周來，伊朗與美國之間的衝突似乎熄滅了雙方維持臨時協議的希望。 川普寫道：「如果伊朗政府落實其在世界多地公開宣揚的威脅，即暗殺或企圖暗殺美國現任總統，也就是本人！那麼1000枚飛彈已經上膛，瞄準著伊朗伊斯蘭共和國，而且還會有數千枚馬上跟進。」 「命令已下，美軍有準備、有意願、有能力，」他補充道。 推薦閱讀：川普從土耳其返回美國途中在英國停留並更換「空軍一號」專機 本周早些時候，在結束北約峰會、從土耳其返回美國的途中，川普在英國的一個軍事基地更換了「空軍一號」專機。 在離開英國後，有記者詢問這樣做是否出於安全考慮，川普回應稱：「不，不，怎麼會呢？」 當被問及是否知悉「空軍一號」受到任何來自伊朗的可信威脅時，川普表示：「嗯，我一直都面臨威脅。我是他們目標名單上的頭號人物。」 川普曾數次遭遇未遂的暗殺。他的競選團隊表示，在2024年總統大選期間，拜登政府官員曾向他通報來自伊朗的「切實而具體的刺殺威脅」。...
Трамп вети целосно уништување на Иран ако има заговор за негов атентат
Претседателот Доналд Трамп го предупреди Иран дека американската војска „целосно ќе ги десеткува и уништи сите делови“ од Исламската Република доколку нејзините лидери се обидат или успеат да организираат негов атентат.
Trump vows to decimate Iran if it carries out assassination plot
WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump warned Iran that the U.S. military would "completely decimate and destroy all areas" of the Islamic Republic if its leaders attempted or carried out his assassination. The president's message, in a Truth Social post late Friday, came at the end of a week in which clashes between Iran and the U.S. seemed to extinguish hope that the tentative accord reached between the two countries will hold, and after the days-long funeral of former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.
Trump vows to decimate Iran if it carries out assassination plot
WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump warned Iran that the U.S. military would "completely decimate and destroy all areas" of the Islamic Republic if its leaders attempted or carried out his assassination. The president's message, in a Truth Social post late Friday, came at the end of a week in which clashes between Iran and the U.S. seemed to extinguish hope that the tentative accord reached between the two countries will hold, and after the days-long funeral of former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.
Trump Reports Receiving About $120,000 in Sports Events Tickets Original
Getty Images (Bloomberg) -- President Donald Trump received about $120,000 in tickets to high-profile sporting events, including the World Cup Finals, the Daytona 500 and the US Open, according to his latest annual financial disclosure.
美國政府擬招募工程師填補國防部技術崗位 推動引入矽谷思維
【彭博】-- 川普政府宣布，計畫招募工程師擔任國防部「高影響力技術崗位」，這是政府試圖引入更多矽谷思維的最新舉措。 美國人事管理局（OPM）局長Scott Kupor在聲明中表示：「美國的國家安全取決於吸引最優秀的技術人才，投身政府最重要的一些任務。」 聲明未提及這些崗位的薪酬，也未說明具體招聘流程。不過，五角大樓正尋求進一步深化與矽谷的聯繫，那裡的初創企業和大型科技公司都已摒棄過去對國防業務的抵觸態度，成為武器合同的主要承接方。 根據聲明，這項計畫旨在招募具有前沿人工智能、機器學習、自動化及數據系統經驗的工程師，「為美國作戰人員」開發可靠的軟件。 美國人事管理局還表示，該計畫將把工程師「派駐到該部門各層級」，以「取得切實成果，確保美國軍隊擁有更強的作戰能力。」 原文標題US Seeking 'Tech Force' Engineers to Embed Across Armed Forces --聯合報導 Gregory Korte. More stories like this are available on bloomberg.com ©2026 Bloomberg L.P.
US Seeking ‘Tech Force’ Engineers to Embed Across Armed Forces Original
Photographer: Daniel Slim/AFP/Getty Images (Bloomberg) -- The Trump administration announced plans to recruit engineers to fill “high-impact technical roles” at the Defense Department, the latest step in its bid to bring a more Silicon Valley...
Trump Pauses Moroccan Fertilizer Duties to Aid Farm Economy (1) Original
President Donald Trump will temporarily lift duties on phosphate fertilizer from Morocco as the administration seeks to aid a struggling farm economy and ease consumer fears over food inflation. Fertilizer prices skyrocketed earlier this year as the US’s attacks on Iran disrupted shipments of both fertilizer and its production inputs through the Strait of Hormuz, spurring nations to protect supplies for their farmers.
Trump suspende tarifas sobre fertilizantes do Marrocos para conter custos no campo
Bloomberg — O presidente Donald Trump suspenderá temporariamente os direitos aduaneiros sobre fertilizantes fosfatados provenientes de Marrocos, em um esforço do governo para ajudar o setor agrícola e acalmar os temores dos consumidores em relação à inflação dos preços dos alimentos.
Removals Begin at Intelligence Office Under Trump Loyalist Pulte
A wave of staff reductions at the Office of the Director of National Intelligence began on Monday, according to a person familiar with the matter, days after Bill Pulte, a staunch loyalist to President Donald Trump, became acting director. Trump chose Pulte, who also leads the Federal Housing Financing Agency, to take over the agency temporarily after his first director of national intelligence, Tulsi Gabbard, announced that she was stepping down.
Removals Begin at Intelligence Office Under Trump Loyalist Pulte
Photographer: Stefani Reynolds/Bloomberg (Bloomberg) -- A wave of staff reductions at the Office of the Director of National Intelligence began on Monday, according to a person familiar with the matter, days after Bill Pulte, a staunch loyalist to...
US Kills Tren de Aragua Leader Guerrero in Strike on Compound Original
(Bloomberg) -- The US killed the leader of the Tren De Aragua drug cartel, Niño Guerrero, in a strike that was carried out with the assistance of Venezuela, President Donald Trump said.
Hegseth viajará a Guantánamo mientras Trump aumenta presión sobre el gobierno cubano
Bloomberg — El secretario de Defensa, Pete Hegseth, viajará el miércoles a la base naval estadounidense de Guantánamo, Cuba, mientras la administración Trump continúa exigiendo reformas drásticas al gobierno comunista de La Habana. El secretario “dialogará con las tropas” tanto en Guantánamo como en el cuartel general en Tampa, Florida, del Mando Central de EE.UU., que lleva a cabo la campaña militar estadounidense en Irán, dijo el Pentágono en un aviso el martes.
Hegseth Plans Trip to Guantanamo Bay Amid US-Cuba Tensions
Photographer: Stefani Reynolds/Bloomberg (Bloomberg) -- Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth will travel to the US Navy base at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, on Wednesday as the Trump administration continues to demand drastic reforms by the communist...
Trump says he plans to nominate Blanche for attorney general
By John Harney, Bloomberg News WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump announced that he planned to soon make Todd Blanche, who leads the Justice Department on an acting basis, the "permanent attorney general," a move that would install a fervent loyalist at the top of the nation's law enforcement apparatus. A video posted on Wednesday by White House adviser Dan Scavino showed Trump making the announcement during a Rose Garden event.
Trump says he plans to nominate Blanche for attorney general
WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump announced that he planned to soon make Todd Blanche, who leads the Justice Department on an acting basis, the "permanent attorney general," a move that would install a fervent loyalist at the top of the nation's law enforcement apparatus. A video posted on Wednesday by White House adviser Dan Scavino showed Trump making the announcement during a Rose Garden event.
Trump Says He Plans to Nominate Blanche for Attorney General (1)
President Donald Trump announced that he planned to soon make Todd Blanche, who leads the Justice Department on an acting basis, the “permanent attorney general,” a move that would install a fervent loyalist at the top of the nation’s law enforcement apparatus. A video posted on Wednesday by White House adviser Dan Scavino showed Trump making the announcement during a Rose Garden event.
Trump dice que planea nominar a Todd Blanche como fiscal general
Bloomberg — El presidente Donald Trump anunció que planeaba nombrar próximamente a Todd Blanche, quien dirige el Departamento de Justicia de forma interina, como “fiscal general permanente”, una medida que colocaría a un ferviente leal al frente del aparato policial del país. Un video publicado el miércoles por el asesor de la Casa Blanca Dan Scavino mostraba a Trump haciendo el anuncio durante un acto en el Jardín de las Rosas. Ver más: EE.UU.
Trump Says He Plans to Nominate Blanche for Attorney General (1)
President announced that he planned to soon make , who leads the Justice Department on an acting basis, the “permanent attorney general,” a move that would install a fervent loyalist at the top of the nation’s law enforcement apparatus. A posted on Wednesday by White House adviser showed Trump making the announcement during a Rose Garden event. Blanche, a former personal lawyer to Trump, has has served as acting attorney general since the president dismissed in early April.
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